Buying a Laptop

7 Features To Consider When Buying a Laptop

How many hours a day do you spend on the computer?

Probably plenty.

And that means that you spend hours a day staring at a screen.

That means that the resolution of that screen matters. Screen resolution can be described as the number of pixels making up a display. The more pixels on the display, the higher the resolution. Higher resolutions have all kinds of advantages, namely:

So your computer is on the fritz, eh? 10 years old, full of viruses, slower than molasses in January, and you’re lucky if it even turns on? Yes. Might be time for a new machine.

So, you go to the store? And what do you see? About 50 different laptops, all different in size, form factors, price, and brand.

How do you choose one? Follow this handy guide to figure it out.

Size –When it comes to laptops, you can buy them in several different sizes. The smallest laptops come in at only 10.6″ and the largest laptops can be over 20″ in screen size! Obviously, if you travel a lot, or plan to move your laptop around, a smaller size is more convenient. If you plan to use your laptop primarily in your home or on a desk, a larger laptop might be a better choice.

Weight –Tied into size, obviously, the larger the laptop, the more it is going to weigh, as a general rule. Again, if you’re traveling with it, a lighter laptop is the much better option – it’s easier to take in and out of a bag, and puts less of a burden on your back. They also tend to cost a little more. Heavier laptops are cheaper, but a bigger pain in the butt to move!

Processor –This is the brain of your computer. Picking a good one is essential to your computer experience. The better the processor, the more you can do with your computer now, and in the future. There are two primary processor brands on the market – Intel and AMD. Intel tends to receive the better ratings across the board, using less energy and performing calculations more quickly and more intelligently than the competition. AMD is good bang for your buck. If you’re looking at Intel Processors, stick with their I-Series, I3, I5, and I7. If you’re purchasing an AMD, try to aim for either their A6, A8, or FX processors.

RAM –If your processor is the brain, the RAM is it’s desk space. The more RAM you have, the more programs you can have open and running on your computer, and the larger those programs can be. When buying a new laptop, try to aim for at least 4GB of RAM, if not 8GB.

Hard Drive –This is where you store your stuff. Documents, movies, and pictures all sit here. So do game files, program files, and music files. The larger your hard drive, the more stuff you can store. There are two kinds of hard drives on the market – HDD’s, which are mechanical spinning disks, and SSD’s, which are slim, light computer chips. HDD’s offer more storage for a lower price, but are slower, SSD’s are faster and less susceptible to damage but cost more and offer less storage for the money.

Screen Resolution –In an earlier post, I mentioned screen resolution and it’s importance. Basically, laptops come with one of three kinds of screens, High Definition, Full HD, or Ultra HD. The higher your screen resolution, the better your picture – simple as that. Take in to account how often you’re going to be looking at your screen each day. The more hours you spend on your PC, and the more you use it for, the better the screen you should splurge for.

Optical Drive –Something to consider when PC shopping nowadays is whether the computer has an optical drive or doesn’t. Most PC’s nowadays are foregoing the feature in order to create more room for batteries or other components. Furthermore, smaller, thinner laptops just don’t have the space for them. Consider whether you actually need an optical drive, and don’t be surprised if you have to make sacrifices on other preferences to get one on your new laptop.

iREVO Smart PC The Android Awakens !

It's genius in a small box just like gini in the lamp of aladin. Weighing just 120 grams and 180mm x 92mm x 34mm in dimension. The box looks sleek and sturdy for day to day usage.

                                         The Box Contents.

It resembles iREVO smart tv box but is only available in black color. This box also works as a WI-FI router. At the back side it has 2X USB 1xHDMI 1xRJ45 & 1 power and on off switch. It runs KitKat version of Android with iREVO webtop on top of it . Since there have been a lot of manafactures who came in the market with android pc have flopped due to there pc design or pricing like vodafone magic box which had a laptop keyboard design but failed as was not easy enough to carry. This box is easy to carry and use. Connecting to my WI-FI and register my account was as easy as 123, Nor did i face any problem brousing websites as firefox and crome came pre installed along with normal android brouser. Unlike the smart tv box this pc can run without internet. I used MS Office 365 Suite for work which came with Word , Excel , Powerpoint and Outlook. Using them was very easy as they resemble there brother from Microsoft Windows. Best thing that i liked hear was that interface was neatly tiled accourding  to the catagories which made using different apps easier to use as i was able to pull them out of there respective catagories. Though This device uses 1 Gb ddr 3 Ram only disappointment was that we got 275 MB to 400 MB and sometimes 175 MB also  but despite that multitasking was a breez.

Tech Spec As per Antutu

Webtop user interface.

We did try to get the bench mark for this pc and the results are right hear :-

Antutu Benchmark

SEASCAPE Bench mark

Vellamo bench mark

Quadrent Spec of this product

We were not able to get Quadrent Bench mark results as app  went blak at the time of test.

This pc has contents for all age groups  like e-basta for kids till 12 class for ICSC , CBSC oard. It also has section for shopping apps  where we can installl flipcrard or apps like that. Different sections like games, learning Etc... are there . I was trying to call one of our family friends who are in US but due to no responce this pc pre installed with skype came to resque as i was able to use my 6 yrs old webcam from intex it-305wc and it worked a charm as i was able to video call them. 

Setting up screen in the begining was a little pain as things ware a little amiss but in a matter of 2 to 3 min all was alright as little manual tuning from my moniter's setting did the magic. I Kept resolution of 1080 on my 10 yrs old viewsonic it worked welll however could not play the videos from youtube . but in 720 resolution all worked well.

Switching between apps was easy as either i used Alt + Tab or switch Apps buttion on my task bar in the bottom. Major Disappointment was lack of shortkut keys in the manual and lack of e-manual on the pc . Keyboard and mouse supplied with this box is a bliss but I found it to be little flimsy near battery pannel as we dont know when that covers puller will break. The mouse has space for storing the receiver however it Feels rugged in usage . Also tried many wireless keyboard and mouse some did not work but Logitech K400r did extremely well  as it came with built in trackpad and on pusing windows logo key it took me to my desktop. When using mouse or trackpad right click exited application and took you back to desktop  which was useless as it should have shown a menu just like in windows. However no lights on key board and lack of osd to display caps on off light or display will be a miss as you wouldnt come to know it you are in caps mode or not. Though keyboard resembles apple type size but will still prifer Logitech K400R as it is truly a life saver with 1 year of battery usage time and K400 R plus with 18 mts of battery usage.

Producte was a breeze to use and light in weight but  if wallpaper could be visiable like on windows phone where it makes tiles transparent would have been an added value and somehow i did miss deep customisation of Caynogen OS whch could have given us a better view in terms of theams icons and fonts. 

However mouse did fail once or twice in use as cursor dissapaired on its own. and the task bar kept apparing on its on once or twice when we took mouse to the bottom of the screen. Device did reboot on its own at times but did perform well. Specially tv browser was amazing to run on my 720p tv  as it made my tv smart. Storage is to less as compaired to other devices  manafactured on planate earth (only 2 gb for apps as others give 4 to 6 gb for the same)

Price factor generally kills the product of it's calling as  pc but worable on both monitor and tv makes a great value in anyones home.

All i used was hdmi to vga connector with aux and it simply did great.  Available in 8 or 16 Gb only and can be upgreaded with harddisks of 2 tb.

Boot up Time 8/10 (takes  2 Min 30 Sec)

Interface 10/10

Usage 9/10

Looks 10/10

Specs 8/10 (at the price value a 2 gb would be good)

Storage 5/10 (1.40 gb out of 8 or 16 gb)

Over all 8/10

Would recomend this device to you if your budget is not more than 7 to 8 thousand and would like to have both pc and tv device . If you don't like media boxes I am shure you could go for smart tv's . 

Alternatively you can try " Volo Android Smart PC & Gaming Selector Box " for Rs. 8,500 on Flipkart or Aeoss Mini Pc Tv Box Quad core CS918 with Android 4.2 2GB RAM/ 8GB ROM Rs. 4,995.00 @ Amazon India Or AEOSS Official Website.

But this is the only box in android which makes your monitor a pc or your tv smart.

just like saying " Kabhi pc toh kabhi tv "

kudos iREVO.

Tech Specification

iRevo Smart PC Specifications

MODELS QC1 B08/QC1 B16

Interface: Audio, Visual & Connectivity

HD A/V Output

One HDMI 1.4 output, up to 1080p

SD A/V Output

RCA composit video and stereo audio output

Wired Networking

10/100 Base-T Fast Ethernet port

Wireless Networking

802.11 B/G/N Wi-Fi with External Antenna; Functions as Wireless Router too

USB Ports

Two USB 2.0 ports

Technical Specifications

CPU

Quad Core ARM Cortex A9 1.4GHZ

GPU

3D with OpenGL ES support

RAM

1 G-byte DDR3 RAM

Hard Drive/Flash Drive

8G-byte (Model QC1 B08) & 16G-byte (Model QC1 B16)

OS

Android 4.4.x

Application Platform

iRevo WebTop with DLNA and iRevo Cloud

Users Supported

Up to 4 Users

Video Formats

MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, H.264, H.263, VC-1, WMV, AVI, MKV, MOV, MP4, FLV

Audio Formats

MP3, WMA, WAV, AIFF, AU, MIDI, RealAudio, AAC, APE, Vorbis

Image Formats

JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG

Software Updates

Automatic, over-the-air software updates

Hardware Acceleration

Yes

Video Resolutions

HDMI 720x480p(60hz), 720x576p(50hz), 1280x720p (50/60hz), 1920x1080p (50/60Hz), Composite A/V 480i, 576i (NTSC/PAL)

Power

DC 5V 2A, 110-240V AC

Physical Specifications

Dimensions

180mm x 92mm x 34mm

Weight

120g

Package Contents

iRevo Smart PC, USB Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, AC Adapter, HDMI Cable, Ethernet Cable, Alkaline Batteries, Installation and User Guide

How to use

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Not So Smart Yet Smart

In this world of smart gadgets you need to keep updating your self. Be it your phone , tablet, watch or television you want every thing smart. But when it comes to Tv’s you can’t keep changing them every time. Because they are not upgradeable and if they are like samsung need a evolution kit for 17,000 inr, Tizen os by samsung , LG web os & Android os (onida and videocon).  A huge number of people have CRT  or LCD type tv’s but some have moved to LED HD Ready tv’s or HD smart tv’s. HD ready support 720 p resolution and hd tv support 1080 p resolution.   

 Below are the con’s of the following:-

Evolution kit

1 Bit fiddly to fit.

2 No screen mirroring feature.

3 Old technology of 2013.

4 Requires only samsung smart tv (certain models) only.

Tizen os 

1 Has limited number of apps.

2 TIzen os based tv’s are expencive.

3 N built in storage.

LG Web OS

1 Though being a stable and slick os it’s setup menus are clumsily implemented.

2 Expensive (starts from 65900 inr).

3 No built in storage .

Panasonic Life Screen

1 38000 inr
2 no storage
3 limited apps
4 always needs internet to use any app.

Android OS TV

1 Cheap 27000 inr from onida.

2 has 1 gb of ram with 4 gb storage.

3 Uses arm a7 cortex quad core processer.

4 Android KitKat.

With changing times our tv’s should change but at what cost is the question here. How much do you think you can atain for your old tv set , may be 1500 inr or 2000 inr on olx or quickr. But wait there is a solution to make your old boring CRT or LCD smart. How is no more a question as solution to this is a smart tv box that does it all right from streaming to casting . I did try couple of devices like chrome cast , ez cast, roku stick , mkv stick, iball splendo, 8m smart box and rconnect smart box.

With each having it’s own whims and fancies like :-

Chrome cast 

1 Needs either pc or mobile to cast from youtube.

2 Though  lighter on pocket 2999 inr.

EZcast

1 Needs either pc or mobile to cast from youtube.

2 Available at all pc harcware stores.

3 Cost is 1200 inr.

Roku stick

1 Has remote controller.

2 just like chrome cast in behvour but goes one step further.

3 @ 4000 inr.

8M smart movie box

1 Has minimum bandwidth usage.

2 Runs android (version not known).

3 800 Mhz processer .

4 No storage defined.

4 Costing 3599 inr with 6 Mts warrenty

5 @ reliance digital only.

Rconnect smart box

1 1 Ghz single core processer.

2 no warrenty , steep price of 4999 inr with just 4 gb storage

3 Android jellybeen.

MKV stick

1 No warrenty,

2 storage of 4gb.

3 1 gb ram and 1 GHZ processor.

4 @4000 inr available locally at Fort or Manish Market.

Iball Splendo 

11,3 Ghz quad core baytrail processor

2 32 gb of storage .

3 2 gb DDR 3 ram.

4 No auto sync or os recovery

5 Only works on 1080 resolution.

6 @9999 Inr.

Unboxed device has 1 rca cable , 1 hdmi cable, 1 device and 1 airmouse with receiver + 1 user manual (though not so detail).

The back side has 1 set of 3 rca ports for old tv's and hdmi for new ones with 2 usb and 1 powerport . It also has an on off switch with antenna for wifi (to use as a router).

bottom has wall mounts and model and serial info with sides of this device being plane but front has small led to let you know that device is turned on.

But when it came to IREVO Smart tv Box I could notice vast difference. It runs on 1.4 Ghz arm processer, 8Gb of storage, 1Gb DDR 3 Ram with wifi router. It runs Android KitKat under the hood with Metro interface. It opens doors for video on demand, Live poadcasting & cloud broadcasting.

User Interface

When connected to my videocon 24” tv it performed fairly well . There was no lag in the software and operations Were smooth and navigating on user interface was a breeze. At speed of 2Mbps from mtnl router it did give me fair well broadcast of videos  from youtube. As they were quite clear in quality and audio. When I changed the resolution from 720 p to 1080p it still gave me a good quality output. Though the courser kept going heighwire  on day one as I am used to keyboard and mouse . But on day two all went well  as I learnt how to navigate.

Getting videos brocasted from my galaxy note 4 was not so easy but later it did work when I used it in dlna mode. Couldn’t try teleplay as iRevo Play cast app was not available on playstore.

Over all experince of browsing net by my novice wife was a breeze. She liked the broadcast quality as she could pause and resume the same serial or movie from where she left. I too watched my favourate video from my phone using dlna.

When my neighbor who had an crt tv used the same device, he to went gaga about it. But I cant show you the picture as power went off . Besides being rugged it also handled my try band from mtnl well as it has a built in router.

Tried and throughlly on Dell 54.61 cm (21.5) Touch Monitor (S2240T) at a friends house in neighbourhood using supplied hdmi cable and guess what no air mouse as my hands are better . Typing and navigation was a breez. Now I feel gone are the days when i used to use a settop box  specially in rains where it would conk off reception with a message Error 400 which ment no reception due to cloudy weather. this box can run 24/7 without  such issues and doesnt cost a bomb. Even my old keyboard and mouse on usb hub worked well .

In my sugestion you should go for this device if you are not wanting to burn a hole in your pocket.  Only disappointment is the user manual as it only has info for remote and not for air mouse or keyboard. Atleast there should have been a page or two consisting keyboard shortcuts. And second big disappointment was that the app required for teleplay was not there on playstore  atleast company shpuld have put the download of it's  apk file on there official website. 

iREVO V/S Smart TV. 

visit company's website on :-

http://in.irevomm.com/compare.html

Below are instructions on how to use DLNA.

DLNA is a very popular term used by all major consumer electronics companies on their products. Everything from media players to televisions to phones are said to be DLNA ready. Based on the talks we’ve had with a lot of people, it’s clear that quite a few people have a basic idea of what DLNA is, but haven’t practically tried it out. It’s because traditional methods have worked in the past and users seem to have grown comfortable to using those tools. Before we actually get into the process of setting up DLNA at your home, here’s a brief introduction to what DLNA is.

What is DLNA?

For those who’ve only seen the logo stamped on their products or have heard about them in product brochures, DLNA is a technology or standard that allows playing of content between devices connected over a network. The whole point of DLNA is to enable devices, no matter what the brand and what the product is, to communicate with each other. 

What devices do I need to use DLNA?

Streaming of media usually takes place between computers, notebooks, tablets, smartphones, TVs and media players. Of all these devices, DLNA compliance is important to hardware, such as TVs and other kind of media playback devices. Of course, televisions that support DLNA will have network capability, too.

Most network capable TVs are DLNA compliant

If you already have a television, make sure that it is network enabled, in the sense that it has an Ethernet port or maybe Wi-Fi capability. If you’re looking to buy a new television, make sure that it supports DLNA and also playback for most popular formats. 

Which devices can stream to each other?

In every DLNA set-up, a device can be set up to be a media player or a media source. So, there are a number of combinations in which you can stream media. For example, you can stream media from a PC to a phone, phone to a PC, PC to a TV, one PC to another PC and so on. DLNA isn’t designed to merely stream media, it can also be used to remotely control devices and push media from one device to another. This means, you can use the phone to list all the media on a PC kept in another room to a TV kept in the living room, for example.

Now, let’s look at how exactly to go about doing this.

What do you need?

Like we said, there are a number of scenarios that you can set-up at your home, but we’ll look at a typical scenario where the user has a television that is or is not network capable,  a PC and a mobile phone.

You’ll of course need a Wi-Fi router that’s connected to your devices. Preferably, connect the TV and desktops using wired connections to keep data transfer speeds as high as possible. Wi-Fi can be a little slow when you stream high-definition content that requires a lot of bandwidth. 

Share stored media on a desktop or a notebook

In almost all cases, you’re likely to use a desktop PC or a notebook to share media. All of the media, be it photos, music or videos are likely to be present in some folders on a computer. We need to first enable file sharing on Windows, for DLNA. We recommend using Windows 7 to do this, but older versions of Windows, such as Vista and Windows XP can also use it. 

Adding media to folders and libraries

Adding media to libraries on Windows 7

The first step is to make sure that your media folders are shared on Windows 7, which has libraries that can be customized to include these folders. To do this, first right-click on a folder, say a folder with photos in it  and click on the Include in library item, then choose the kind of media it is. If it were photos, add it to the Pictures folder. This makes it easier to browse media from other devices. 

Giving access to your devices

Allowing devices access to the media

Once we have our media folders configured, and once we’ve connected our devices to the network, the easiest way to enabling media sharing on your Windows 7 PC or notebook is by pressing the Start button and then typing Media streaming options. Here you’ll see a list of devices that are capable of streaming media. Choose the ones you want to allow. There’s a drop down menu that lets you do that. You can also customize the permissions by only allowing certain devices to play media from that folder. Remember that they won’t appear if they aren’t connected to the network or powered on. 

Setting up media sharing on an Android phone

While TVs are advertised as being DLNA capable, pretty much any Android phone with Wi-Fi capability should be DLNA capable. All you need is an app to work it. There are plenty of free ones in the market. We’ll be using BubbleUPnP for this demonstration purpose. Head over to the Android market and download it for free. 

Streaming media between devices

Here’s when you start making sense of DLNA. If you head over to the Devices tab on the app, you’ll find options to select the renderer and the library. The renderer is the device that will play the videos and the library is from where the videos will play. Here you can choose to play videos from say, your laptop or desktop and choose the television as the renderer. You can choose one of the many combinations available to you, depending on how many devices – source and players you have set-up at your home. 

Setting up DLNA on your phone or tablet

Click on Library and you’ll be able to see the contents of the folder. If you chose your own phone or tablet as the source, then you’ll be able to click on one of the music, video or images on your device and see it on the television. If you chose a remote desktop or laptop as the source, you’ll be able to list all those files, even add files to a playlist and stream them to another device. 

Of course, you still have the option to simply use television to stream media directly from a notebook or a DLNA network storage device. 

Why use DLNA?

DLNA makes it much simpler to use and things are more transparent. There are other advantages as well. On a standard television, you’d have to stop playing a movie and focus on the user interface to find a movie on a remote PC. With DLNA, you can use your phone and queue up media without taking your focus off of the movie being played on the TV. If you don’t have a TV that’s network enabled or DLNA enabled, then you have the option of setting up an HTPC, using software such as XBMC that acts like a DLNA client and lets your phone and other devices communicate with it.

Weareable Tech 2016

Hi and a grand welcome to you all in 2016 . We have moved one step ahead to last year in terms of
wearable's with Mtotorola bringing it's moto 360, Samsung  its tizen based gear series, LG releasing its Umbrane watch, Apple unleashing terror in tech world by letting the power of I os out in the form of a watch (I watch 60k+)  and not to mention Google googles hitting at a steep price of  60k+. but  in month of July 2015 some 3rd party were also seen in the  market like Irulu and so on but were of no success in India as compared to us where they sold for rice tag of $14 to $15. Till U8 a Chinese manufacture decided to change the game by showcasing  the U8 smart Bluetooth watch @ $15.

And the concept of  Bluetooth watch was a big hit amongst the crowd. People Picked these up as these are clones of  Samsung gear s in terms of functionality (some features). This is not a Gadget that runs your favourite os like IOS, Android  Etc... But it runs nucleus os  same as the ones seen on your old phones of  2004 to 2009 era. The watof ch has neat 4 tile interface per page totalling of 5 pages. It worked well on Samsung Note  4 & ZTE Grand.   Both running Lollypop version.

The U8  comes with a built in mic and speaker. The watch looks really good, unfortunately the screen is a little disappointing.  The U8 watch is available in 3 different colours.





Box Pack It comes packed in a white coloured compact box. Inside the box you will get the watch, user manual, data cable.




U8 smartwatch review
The U8 looks like a premium watch. It is enclosed in a glossy body with a silver base. The body is made up of plastic and the straps are made of good quality soft rubber; they blend well with the glossy body.
There are 3 touch buttons on the front. Overall look wise the watch is pretty impressive. There is a power button on the right side and micro USB port plus speaker out vent and a mic on the right side. Battery of 230 mAh comes built in. Watch is light weight at 44 grams and is 9.79mm thick.


So far so good but when you power on the watch you will be disappointed by the screen quality. It sports a 1.48 inch screen with 128 x 128 pixels resolution. You can clearly see the pixels in the image / text on the screen. The icons / text are not at all sharp. Touch response however is smooth.

The interface as well as the watch face looks dull, they are not at all attractive. This smartwatch supports Bluetooth 3.0 and comes with 230 mAh battery. The battery backup is good; will last for almost a day. There is 64MB of internal storage and that is used by the system, so in general you need a smartphone.

You can use the U8 to dial a number, make or receive calls without touching the phone. There is pedometer to monitor your steps, barometer and altimeter (measure the altitude).
The speaker volume is okay but it vibrates. You can play music on the phone and control it using the watch. You can also control the smartphone camera.

Verdict The U8 watch look really good and battery backup is also decent enough. The screen is a big disappointment .

Specifications

Basic Information	Brand: U Watch
Dimensions	Product weight: 0.044KG Package weight: 0.375 KG

1. Material: Silicone and Aluminum
2. Weight: 2.68oz / 76g
3. Color: Black
4. Dimensions: (9.45 x 1.57 x 0.39)" / (24 x 4 x 1)cm (L x W x H)
5.Ambient Noise: ≤75dB
6.Transmitting Range: ≥10m
7.Talk Time: about 3 hours
8.Charging Time: about 1 hour9.
10.Music Play Time: about 6 hours
11.Standby Time: about 160 hours
12.Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth V3.0+EDR, Range of Frequency: 2.4GHz spectrum
13.Language Support: English, Chinese
14.Bluetooth Protocol: A2DP + HFP 1.5 + HS P 1.2
15.Power Supply: Built-in 230mAh rechargeable battery Material: Steel + Silicon

Software Features

1.Stopwatch function
2.Support hands-free calls
3.Answer or Dial calls from your wrist
4.1.48" Capacitive Touch Screen TFT LCD
5.Time / Date / Week / Battery state display
6.Ringing reminder when you receive a call
7.Display the number or name of incoming calls
8.Play the music in your phone (after Bluetooth paring)
8.Ringing reminder once your mobile phone disconnected
10.Sync phone book/SMS/call history(only for android phone)
11.Passometer,Photograph,Barometer,Vibration
12.Remote cellphone shutter function.
13.Ring reminder when your Android 2.3 or above smart phone receive a message (including Wechat, Facebook, Twitter,WhatsApp, Skype,and so on)
14.Anti-lost alarm function: When cellphone left watch alarm automatically, after a certain distance to avoid lose the phones
15.If it use for ISO Device only support these function: Pressure gauge, Calendar, Calling, Calculator, Clock, Stopwatch and Message Remind.

Caution

1.Apple phone can't download the APP. BUT support these function: Passometer, Pressure gauge, Calendar, Calling, Calculator, Clock, Stopwatch and Message Remind But in the future we will improve it. Thank you for your understanding.
2.If you will not download the APP successfully ,please let us know ,we will gladly help you
3.If it will not turn on after you received the watch ,the battery should be fully charged before initial use of the watch phone
4 This is a new Bluetooth Smart U Watch U8 which is compatible with all Bluetooth 3.0 or above enabled smart phones, tablets and PC (support Android 2.3 or above), such as Samsung S3, S4, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, LG, HTC, SONY etc.


Some  More

 

 

How to Pair n Use it


1 Go To: app store-> search "Smart blue", or download U8 SOftware here

2

 

Package includes: 1 x U8 Watch;
1 x USB Cable;
1 x User Manual;


What People Say From Other Side

               

• U8 watch Works great with Galaxy S5, I use this watch with my Samsung Galaxy S5 and i had no issue pairing it. It's a little different than the one pictured though. The BT Notifier app was easy to install.
  -- Cuttrax , From USA
  


• Nice Entry-Level Budget Smart watch. Perfect. The U8 Bluetooth Smart watch is a nice, budget smart watch that is compatible with both Android and iOs phones.
  -- Dave , From Australia
  


• It is a great watch. It does everything advertised in the description. The volume is loud and clear and the battery life is long. it is a great watch for such cheap price. Cool Item!
  -- Abraham , From USA
  


• All features work well I'm so happy take a self photo remote to my Samsung galaxy 3... msgs phone book and plays my music. made calls easy. I love it...
  -- David D , From CA
  


• My friend introduced your u watch to me, which gave me a lot of fun. Fast delivery,and low price. Bought for my son and he loves it. Will be buying another one for my other son.
  -- Kheeston ,From UK
  


• The U8 watch comes in a nice cardboard box that is well padded inside to prevent any damage during shipment. Also included is a micro USB charging cable, and instructions (in both Chinese and English). I paired the device with an LG G3, and downloaded the "Mediatek Smartphone" app to be able to send notications to the watch. Pairing was very simple and worked the first time with no issues.
  -- Robert, From UK
  

The Phone That Is

FAKE V/S REAL

The Samsung Galaxy line of phones is one of the most popular lines on the market. Every year, Samsung introduces a brand new Galaxy phone that pushes the boundaries of high-end devices. This is one of the biggest reasons shady phone manufacturers are always ready to create replicas and cloned Galaxy phones that look like the original ones: they're incredibly popular and very much in demand. Unlike iPhones that run on Apple's proprietary iOS software, Samsung Galaxy phones run on Google's open Android operating system, making it easier and cheaper for cloning manufacturers to produce fakes - and harder for consumers to distinguish between a genuine model and a fake one.

Determining Fake Galaxy Phones from Genuine Ones

Did you just buy a new Galaxy Note 3 and now have doubts about its authenticity? Got a very cheap deal online for a Galaxy S4 or a Galaxy Tab and now suffer from a bit of buyer's remorse? We have several ways of discerning a fake device from a real one, and these will be detailed on the sections below:

Spot a Fake Galaxy Phone Through Physical Checks

Most of the cloned phones available today are built so cheaply that their materials and craftsmanship reflect the amount of money invested on them. When compared to the original, these fake devices can be spotted easily by checking the following physical features. Note that if you are not familiar with the genuine item's physical appearance, you may need to borrow one from a friend and put the two devices side by side.

1. 1
   The screen is made of cheap glass material.
2. 2
   The screen is too far from the edge.
3. 3
   The screen is not as bright and vibrant as the original device's.
4. 4
   Some of the sensors are not available.
5. 5
   The Home button is not located in the exact same spot as the one on the genuine item.
6. 6
   The Samsung logos are not smoothed out and can be felt; rubbing it will also remove the logo.
7. 7
   The device's proportions different than that of the genuine product.
8. 8
   Gaps between parts like the home, power, and volume buttons are obvious.
9. 9
   When the battery cover is opened, some of the small components do not match with the original ones.
10. 10
    The phone does not have a seal from the National Communications Agency or an equivalent agency in your country.
11. 11
    The battery specifications are not the same.

Spot a Cloned Galaxy Phone by Checking Performance

Some Galaxy knock-offs are detailed enough to look like the legitimate product. Here are some of the things that you need to check to discern the real one from the fakes.

1. 1
   Take some pictures using the device's camera.

   Knock-offs generally take pictures at a lower resolution and quality.
   
2. 2
   Run graphics-intensive games like D-Day and Contract Killer:

   Zombie. Open multiple applications at once. The fake device will give in to the load and will either run very slowly or hang up.
   
3. 3
   Quickly flip through pages on the application menu, perform gestures at a fast rate and observe how the device reacts.

   Knock-offs are not designed to be super-responsive, so stutters and other freezes are commonplace.
   
4. 4
   Turn the device on and off.

   Fake devices tend to start very slowly compared to real Galaxy phones.
   

Identify If Your Galaxy Device Is an Imitation by Using Samsung Codes

Aside from the physical aspects of the phone and the way it performs, you can also identify if it is a legit Samsung device by using Samsung codes. Samsung codes are a combination of numbers and symbols that, when entered, will allow you to do some tests on your phone, perform device checks, and access other developer tasks and options. Below are the most common Samsung codes; to enter them, go to your dialer application and dial these codes, and then press the "Call" button. If the device responds to the command, then it is genuine. If it does not, then it is a fake version.

1. 1
   Knowing SW Version, PDA, CSC, and Modem - *#1234#
2. 2
   Samsung SW & HW Info - *#12580*369#
3. 3
   Samsung Test mode - *#0*#
4. 4
   Samsung Service Mode - *#197328640#
5. 5
   Samsung ADC Reading - *#0228#
6. 6
   Samsung Bluetooth Test Mode - *#232331#
7. 7
   Samsung Bluetooth Address - *#232337#
8. 8
   Samsung Ciphering Information - *#32489#

Spot a Fake Phone Through the Phone Specifications

You can determine a fake Samsung Galaxy device by looking into its phone specifications. To check your device's specifications, follow this step-by-step guide:

1. 1
   Go to your "Home" menu and tap the "Apps" icon.
2. 2
   From the Application menu, locate "Settings", and tap on it to open.
3. 3
   In "Settings", tap on the "More" tab to view additional settings.
4. 4
   Tap on "Storage" to see your device's available storage.

   The Samsung Galaxy S4 comes with three tiers of device storage: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB; less the pre-installed applications, a Samsung Galaxy S4 will have about 9GB, 25GB and 57GB of usable space, respectively. If your device has a very low amount of usable space when compared to the original specs, then it may be a fake device.
   
5. 5
   Tap on "About device" to see your device's details.

   Check the model number, baseband and kernel version, and the build number. Do a quick Google search for those values; results should show if the device is genuine or not.
   

• Note: If you are not familiar with the Galaxy Device's specs, you may learn more by viewing this list of Samsung Galaxy Smartphones from Samsung's official site. You can also check on GSMArena's list of all Samsung phones, where you can individually click to see each phone's specs.

Galaxy Phone Authenticity Check Using Samsung Kies

You can use Samsung Kies to detect the authenticity of your device. If you are having a hard time recognizing a fake device through the physical signs and overall performance, then Kies will do the job for you. Simply plug the Galaxy device into a computer with Kies, and see how the software recognizes the device. Follow these steps for detailed instructions:

1. 1
   If you do not have the Kies software on your computer yet, then download Samsung Kies from Samsung's official site.

   Once it's downloaded, install Kies to your computer.
   

   
2. 2
   Connect your alleged Galaxy device to the computer using a USB cable.

   Kies will try to read the device and show that it's communicating with the device.
   

   
3. 3
   Samsung Kies will show your device's name and firmware version after the connection is complete.

   
4. 4
   If Samsung Kies fails to recognize the device, restart both your computer and your phone, and do the process again.

   If the same thing happens, then the device is not an official Samsung product.
   

Additional Tips to Avoid Buying a Fake Phone

Aside from inspecting the phone, be sure to check out these additional tips to make sure you won't be fooled into buying a fake.

1. 1
   Only buy from an authorized seller.
2. 2
   When purchasing online at sites like eBay or Amazon, make sure that you are negotiating with a seller with a good reputation.

   You can and should always check the users' feedback and ratings.
   
3. 3
   If you are buying a newly-announced device, never expect it to be heavily discounted.
4. 4
   Pay only through reliable modes of payment, like credit card transactions or Paypal.

Questions and Answers

I want to buy a S4 but scared that I get a clone,?

Whats the best and easiest way to verify that its a original

There are a number of ways that you can view if the device is in fact a clone rather than being the real version of the Samsung Galaxy S4. Below are a number of things I can point out to help you to not buy a cloned version of the S4:

-The menu button is not centered and looks imbalanced

-The screen does not stretch out fully leaving a gap between the screen and the edge of the phone horizontally

-The built in codes will not work on the device

example is for you to enter the code- *#1234# by pressing this into the dialer the software will pop up on the phone if it is the real device

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My phone is GT-I9060 I can't identify if it is real or not?

I have done everything I can think of to find out whether my GT-I9060 is real or not, but I can’t figure it out. What can I do?

There are many ways to spot a fake Samsung Galaxy phone. However, using the Samsung hardware codes is the fastest and most accurate way to identify your phone. This method is very easy to use; you’ll just need to dial the code in your Galaxy Neo dial pad. Once you dial, if the phone responds to your command, it’s genuine. However, if your phone is showing you the ‘Invalid MMI code’ error, it’s probably a clone.

Some of the most common codes include:

1. 1
   The IMEI code:

   *#06#
   
2. 2
   Firmware version:

   *#1234#
   
3. 3
   GPS test settings:

   *#*#1472365#*#*
   
4. 4
   Service mode:

   *#*#197328640#*#*
   
5. 5
   WLAN Mac address:

   *#232338#
   
6. 6
   Samsung test mode:

   *#0*#
   
7. 7
   Software and hardware info:

   *#12580369#
   
8. 8
   Audio test mode:

   *#0673#
   
9. 9
   Bluetooth address:

   *#232337#
   

If you have any additional questions, let us know in the Q&A section below.

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Original or fake.. how would I know that it is original?

I bought a used Samsung Galaxy S3 I want to know that whether its original or not..???

There are many ways to determine whether you have a genuine Samsung Galaxy S3 or a fake. One of the easiest and fastest ways is using the Samsung Kies program on your PC. This program is the official Samsung program for all Samsung devices. You can also use this program to backup and transfer files between your PC and the phone. If you have Kies on your computer, you can find out if you have an original phone by plugging your device into the PC and running the program. If Kies identifies your phone it means it’s genuine. If not, it’s probably a clone.

If you haven’t used this program previously, follow the steps below to install and use it:

1. 1
   On your PC desktop, open a web browser.
2. 2
   Go to the Samsung Kies website.
3. 3
   Click on the ‘Kies Download’ button, under the ‘Downloads’ section.
4. 4
   When the file is downloaded, open it.
5. 5
   Follow the setup to install the program.
6. 6
   Once Kies is installed on your PC, run it.
7. 7
   Now plug your Galaxy S3 into the PC.
8. 8
   Wait for the program to identify your phone.
9. 9
   If Kies identified your GS3, your phone is 100% genuine.
10. 10
    If not, it’s probably a fake.

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My Note 4 hangs when uploading?

I bought my Note 4 last October so it has not reached 1 year, but it started hanging especially when I upload pictures to Facebook or play games. Now I am doubting if it's an original or a copy

Unfortunately, the cause of hanging might be anything. It can be the Internet speed severely limited by your carrier or the bad mobile data coverage. It can be applications that cause this nuisance that you might want to uninstall first. Mostly those are Internet-dependent applications that run on the background, such as Viber, WhatsApp, Skype, ICQ, etc. It can be a fake phone, of course, too; but it can be faulty hardware as well.

To start off, start uninstalling all applications but the ones that hang (Facebook and a game or two). Move all data from the internal memory to the SD card. Runhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleanmaster.mguard&hl=en . Runhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rechild.advancedtaskkiller&hl=en and stop all background applications.

• Tap "Settings", "Mobile data", "Network mode", tap unselected options one by one and try running applications with them. Switch to a fast WiFi to see if it is mobile data that slows everything down.

Also, as the best measure to see if those are applications that slow you down, hard-reset the phone and run Facebook and a game that usually hangs.

The best way to see if the phone is fake or not is to compare its specifications athttp://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxynote4/note4_specs.html with data shown with the https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.specdeviceapplication.

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About my S4. is it fake because my camera resolution is very low and internal storage is 16Gb which is almost empty but on downloading an app it reads insufficient storage?

Is my phone fake because the camera resolution is too low and internal storage reads 16Gb yet the phone is almost empty and when I download an app it says insufficient storage

If you compared your phone, and no differences were spotted, then we should try looking deeper into the aforementioned problems.

Firstly, make sure that you use the rear camera. The frontal camera always has a lower resolution. To switch back to the standard camera, tap the icon with two arrows and a camera in the top-right corner when you are in the photograph mode in the Camera application.

Also, the Camera might glitch, and you might want to tap the lightning icon in the top-left corner and then tap "Off". The resolution may go back up.

Check what resolution of images you are getting. 4128 x 3096 is the standard resolution for the rear camera.

Secondly, check your free space on your device and SD card. The internal phone memory does fill up fast, and you need to move all of your applications, images, and videos to the SD card. It is quite a normal problem for Android devices.

If you still suspect that something is wrong, backup all of your data to your computer, update the operating system on your device, and hard-reset the device. Check the free memory and camera resolution afterwards.

If you have questions on how to move data to the SD card, check your image resolution, update the phone, or hard-reset the phone, please leave a comment here.

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How can you identify a fake Note3 phablet?

I have a friend who wants to sell me a new Note3 phone brand new, the case intact, all accessories are complete. How can I know if its fake because the price is incredibly low.

A genuine unlocked phone that could be tied to one carrier before being unlocked can cost little.

The real S-Pen has a pressable and thin tip that works on the screen (even when hovering over it) and "Menu" and "Back" buttons. The real battery has an icon with a circle and "UL". The make and the model of the phone should appear, and the set-up wizard will be launched after Note 3 is first turned on.

The "Language & input" screen must have "Hands-free mode", "Voice control", "S Pen", and "One-handed operation".

Install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.specdevice and go through the specifications and ensure that the phone:

• supports the 4G network, but you must have a 4G Micro-SIM card and a 4G area coverage;
• weighs 168 grams; use digital kitchen scales to check that;
• has a 5.7" screen;
• takes screenshots that are exactly 1080x1920 pixels;
• has Android OS v.4.3 and up;
• has a CPU that is Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 (N9005, N9002), Quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A15, or quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (N9000) and the GPU that is Adreno 330 (N9005, N9002)/ Mali-T628 MP6 (N9000);
• has a microSD slot that handles 64GB cards;
• has a camera that takes 4128x3096 photographs, can detect smiles and faces, and can shoot 2160p@30fps (rear) and 1080p@60fp (rear and front) videos;
• has WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and the Infrared port;
• applications can use the accelerometer, compass, barometer, temperature, and humidity;
• can play backMP3 / WAV /eAAC+ /AC3 /FLAC /MP4 /DivX /XviD /WMV /H.264 files;
• has a black, white, pink, merlot red, rose gold black, rose gold white cover;

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Code to know weather is original or fake Samsung?

Code to know weather is original or fake Samsung

The code you are looking for to determine whether or not your Samsung Galaxy is an original or a fake, is known as the IMEI code. You can find this code by taking the following steps:

1. 1
   Open your dial pad and dial *#06#.
2. 2
   Now you should be able to see the IMEI number.

   If your phone is not showing you the IMEI number, your phone is a fake. However, on some clone phones you can check the IMEI code, so continue the steps below to verify this number.
   
3. 3
   On your PC home screen, open the web browser.
4. 4
   Go to the IMEI website.
5. 5
   Enter the IMEI number in the website and click on check.
6. 6
   If the website shows your phone information, it means that your phone is genuine if not, your phone is probably a fake.

If you have any additional questions, let us know in the Q&A section.

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Distinguinishing betwwen Note 3 original versus cloned?

How can I distinguish between Samsung Galaxy Note3 golden color with that of clone

Compare S-Pen devices. The real one has a golden handle and pressable thinner tip that works on the screen (even when hovering over it) and "Menu" and "Back" buttons. The real battery has an icon with a circle and "UL". The make and the model of the phone should appear, and the set-up wizard will be launched after Note 3 is first turned on.

The "Language & input" screen must have "Hands-free mode", "Voice control", "S Pen", and "One-handed operation".

Install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.specdevice and go through the specifications and ensure that the phone:

• supports the 4G network, but you must have a 4G Micro-SIM card and a 4G area coverage;
• weighs 168 grams; use digital kitchen scales to check that;
• the screen size is 1080x1920 pixels;
• has a 5.7" screen; - has WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and the Infrared port;
• has Android OS v.4.3 and up;
• has a CPU that is Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 (N9005, N9002), Quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A15, or quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (N9000) and the GPU that is Adreno 330 (N9005, N9002)/ Mali-T628 MP6 (N9000);
• has a microSD slot that handles 64GB cards;
• has a camera that takes 4128x3096 photographs, can detect smiles and faces, and can shoot 2160p@30fps (rear) and 1080p@60fp (rear and front) videos;
• applications can use the accelerometer, compass, barometer, temperature, and humidity;
• can play back MP3 /WAV /eAAC+ /AC3 /FLAC /MP4 /DivX /XviD /WMV /H.264 files.

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What is the manufacturing country?

How do I know what is the manufacturing country of Samsung Galaxy core i8262

I do not suggest dialing an MMI code (*#06#) on the phone to find the IMEI number, as the IMEI number can be superseded with another one by the means of certain machinations.

Therefore, find the IMEI number under your mobile phone battery. You will have to turn off the device, remove the cap, and take out the battery for that. The IMEI number is a 15 digit number like 356558927324083.

The 7th and 8th numbers of the IMEI number is the country of origin of your Galaxy smartphone. Countries have different codes. Please check the list below.

Code - country

• 05 or 50 - Brazil, USA, or Finland
• 08 or 80 - Germany
• 00 - original factory
• 01 or 10 - Finland
• 02 or 20 - UAE or India
• 03, 04, 40, or 30 - China
• 06 or 60 - Hong Kong, China, or Mexico
• 13 - Azerbaijanis

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My software is not upgrading, others upgrade?

Others update software for Samsung N5100 but not mine, it's coming to all updates are installed

If you mean that your installed applications are not updating, then try both updating your Android OS and resetting your phone.

If you mean that your Android OS is not updating, then it might be the problem of Samsung with rolling out updates in different areas with delays. Check the list for GT-N5100 updates here: http://www.sammobile.com/2015/01/27/01-27-2015-firmware-updates-galaxy-note-8-galaxy-note-3-neo-galaxy-s4-mini-and-more/ .

Please note that the region will be defined by the IMEI of the phone. The IMEI is a 15-digit number located under the battery or shown after dialing *#06#.

If nothing works, you can hard-reset your phone and try updating it again.

If it still does not work, but you want to update your phone, you can root it or change its IMEI to another region. However, this may "brick" your phone and is absolutely not recommended.

My phone on the numbers on the back says 'MADE IN KOREA BY SAMSUNG" while my mom's phone which also has a better camera MP says MADE IN VIETNAM,?

My phone is white, we got it from a guy in his car and he said they were real and he said it was the real deal, my dad's phone says made in China and my mother's says made in Vietnam while mine says it was made in Korea, but my phone's camera resolution is kinda bad, and we compared my mom's and mine's and hers looks better. I don't know if I have a fake phone ? I need some help.

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Fake, clone or genuine by picture.please?

I use Root app, so spreadturm, MediaTek which Samsung "CPU MTK65xx"

Even if you have the pictures of a fake, clone, and genuine Samsung devices, it remains to be difficult to spot the real one compared to most fake ones these days. The imitators are becoming better and better. However, in order to make sure that you are not actually purchasing a fake one, just buy from the official Samsung stores. You also get good service for repairs and things like that. It may be more expensive compared to buying elsewhere, but at least you are guaranteed that you are getting a good product.

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My mobile 7&8 number 06 according to original codes 06 figure belong to made in China, Hong Kong or Mexico. I want know in which country it is made, moreover in inner side of the mobile it is written made by Vietnam. Please clarify

According to above question I want to know which country made this mobile

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I have a Samsung Tab 4 10.1 and I just got it. I want to know if it is real?

The item was in original Samsung box, sealed and seal said if this seal is broken then don't accept the product. Tablet looks real and works fine. I think it legit and real. I want to know the exact thing which I should check to clarify if it is real. thanks

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How to check genuine Samsung Galaxy S4?

How to check genuine Samsung Galaxy S4

First off, the real or genuine Samsung Galaxy S4 is priced at 9 or so and not from 0 or less like the knock-offs. It is also more compact, lightweight, and has a wide 5-inch screen in contrast to the heavier clone. You can always check if it has a warranty card and manual to know if you have got the real one. To check if it’s real, It might also have a lower OS version like Ice Cream Sandwich than the original. Also, smart features and camera options like face recognition and Smart Stay might not be available for clones which can only be found in the authentic Samsung Galaxy S4/ Here are some tips to check for yourself if you have got the real Samsung Galaxy S4 before making the purchase:

• Try to enter * # 1234 # on the phone to check on the computer software which should display i9500 or I9505.

• If the Kies cannot detect your phone if you connect it to your computer, then it's a fake.

• You can also verify and check on the IMEI by simply dialing * # 06 #.

• The terminal numbers should match the label found on the battery.

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My mobile version 19300xxugna8 (model no GT-19300)?

I JUST WANT TO CONFIRM IF THIS MOBILE IS ORIGINAL SAMSUNG AND FROM WHERE THIS ONE IS MADE

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Chinese phones have codes to see some details of the device?

I have a fake Galaxy S5 and I want to see the details

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How about the code *#66# to find the IMEI? That is what a seller is telling me to do?

How about the code *#66# to find the IMEI? That is what a seller is telling me to do

Many times phone vendors who are also selling fake phones will intentionally give you bad codes for checking the IMEI, or codes that only work for a particular component, like the modem. In your case, the code he gave you is incorrect. The actual code for checking if your phone is real or not is ‘*#06#’, and you can learn how to do this by reading the other questions in this Q&A.

If you are not sure whether you can trust the vendor or not, consider the following:

1. 1
   Do they have an established store presence, or are they just operating from a booth?
2. 2
   Are they professional, and interested in helping you, or just trying to sell you a phone?
3. 3
   Do they have any problems with you testing out the IMEI code in their store?
4. 4
   What kind of warranties or guarantees are they willing to give you?
5. 5
   Will they put those guarantees in writing?