Samsung NX30 camera
Samsung’s mirrorless camera NX30 that was launched by iconic photojournalist David Alan (known for his work with National Geographic) at Gulf Photo Plus 2014 has big emphasis on connectivity with smart camera technology and NFC and WiFi. This compact camera delivers images with sharp detail and intense colours thanks to the 20.3MP APS-C CMOS Sensor. The NX AF System II ensures fast and accurate auto-focusing while the superfast 1/8000 sec shutter speed and 9-FPS function make it ideal for fast action shots.
The tiltable Viewfinder (80 degree) gives flexibility while shooting, while Dropbox is pre-loaded in selected regions. DRIMeIV image processor and DSP imaging engine bring great shooting experience and Full HD 1080/60p movie capabilities. High light sensitivity (ISO100-25600), is a big help in low light conditions.
Price: Dh3,499.
Nokia X
Nokia has launched its X line of budget phones that run Android apps on Nokia X Software Platform and is powered by a 1Ghz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and Microsoft services.
The dual SIM Nokia X (512MB RAM and expandable memory of 32GB) comes with two display options - tile-based user interface and Fastlane, (re-imagined for the X line) which lets people switch between apps more smoothly. Devices come pre-loaded with popular third-party apps and games.
The phones feature Nokia’s now standard bold, bright colours, slim (10.4mm) monobody design a 4” display and exchangeable back covers in various colours. There’s also free maps, Nokia MixRadio for free music streaming and downloadable playlists and Microsoft services such as free cloud storage using OneDrive.
Nokia X supports operator billing payment option for apps and games with etisalat and du.
Price: Dh439
ASUS T300
The Transformer Book T300, a 13.3-inch laptop with a detachable Full HD display can be used as a standalone Windows 8 tablet. Powered by 4th generation Intel Core processor with up to eight hours battery life.
Just 11.5mm thin, the tablet display is extremely portable. The keyboard dock is equally slim - 11mm, and has a compact magnetic dock connector that releases and snaps to the tablet display in an instant.
The T300 features a sleek metallic design with a soft-touch finish with IPS technology for wide 178-degree viewing angles. The new multi-touch digitizer technology detects a 6mm contact point, resulting in a 10-point multi-touch display with high-precision.
There are two cameras – a 720p HD front camera and a rear 1080p Full HD camera, plus stereo speakers powered by ASUS SonicMaster audio technology for loud, clear sound.
PRICe: Dh4999 (i5) and Dh5999 ( i7)
Asus MEMO Pad (10.1-inch)
The ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10 (9.5mm/580g) is an affordable tablet with Full HD IPS display. There’s Intel Atom processor and Android 4.2 and ASUS SonicMaster audio tech for rich sound, plus two HD cameras.
Price: Dh849 at Jumbo Electronics
SONY XPERIA M2DUAL
Sony’s slimmest 4G LTE Xperia M2Dual (dual Sim) is a smartphone that has it all at a mid-range price-point. It has Omnibalance design (found on premium range) and probably the best camera and largest qHD display (4.8”) alongside a fast processor and a long-lasting battery in a mid-range phone.
Images and video come out sharp thanks to the 8MP Exmor RS and HDR camera..
Xperia M2Dual combines the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1.2GHz quad-core CPU and 4G LTE for fast performance, while the 2300mAh battery with STAMINA Mode gives juice to run the heavy duty apps.
Price: Dh1,299
Sennheiser MOMENTUM Ivory
Sennheiser’s new MOMENTUM Ivory headphones gives a fresh verve to its classic brown and black headphone line up. Momentum features ivory-coloured ear cups, a tan leather headband and stainless steel headband slider. The lighter shade gives the headphone a contemporary, urban style with a classic, timeless feel.
The headband and earcups worked from soft and supple leather ensure ultimate wearing comfort. It also includes a single sided detachable cable with in-line remote and microphone for Apple iDevices.
Price: Dh1,399. Sennheiser also retails the Momentum On-Ear range (seven colours) at Dh899
Huawei promotion
Buy any Huawei Smartphone and get an opportunity to see your favorite team live in Spain. Under this campaign launched March 25 anyone buying a Huawei will get to compete in a Facebook Football game application and become the lucky winner.
Huawei is the official global technology partner for Spain’s Liga De Fútbol Profesional (LFP). The campaign ends May 15.
GITEX SPRING SHOPPER
When: April 23-24
Where: World Trade Centre
Time: 11am-11pm
Tickets: Dh15
Alert: Metro service will start on Friday, April 25 at 10 am
Did you know?
There are 2 editions of Gitex - one in Spring (4-day) and one in Autumn (8-day). 210,324 visitors attended Gitex 2013 (eight-day) helping notch up Dh245 million in sales.
