Cars of the Year out by CarDekho Awards 2013

After what seemed like a perennial wait, has finally come the day when India's leading automotive portal, CarDekho, has declared the CarDekho Awards 2013. The awards that were totally based on viewers' choice, were presented by Berkshireinsurance.com and co-sponsored by Sterling Holidays.



Extremely glad is CarDekho as a team to have received mighty response from its fans, who have supported us with around 3,29,434 casted votes. What makes the happy moment happier is the fact that this is the first time that CarDekho has ever held such award. The voting lines were opened since 7th January this year and got closed on 7th this month. Voters were given a wide range of categories to vote under and an equally large number of cars to be voted for. All the 10 different categories covered almost all the segments of cars available in India, letting people give their choice of the most popular and the best of a particular segment. Hatchbacks, premium hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, UVs, luxury cars, manufacturers were covered with many cars as per CarDekho's data. Since, this has happened to be the very first time for CarDekho, the gigantic number of votes has quite enthused energy in the team for all such future endeavors. The voting will thus put emphasis on the features that car-lovers, enthusiasts, buyers prefer to buy thus giving a hint to the car manufacturers. Below we mention the category-wise cars from every segment that were voted the highest by our esteemed fans.

2013 CarDekho Awards' Category Winners:

Most Popular Hatchback: Hyundai i10

Most Popular Premium Hatchback: Maruti Suzuki Swift

Most Popular Sedan: Hyundai Fluidic Verna

Best Sedan 2012: Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire

Most Popular SUV: Mahindra XUV 500

Best SUV 2012: Renault Duster

Most Popular Utility Vehicle (UV): Toyota Innova

Most Popular Luxury Car: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Best Luxury Car 2012: BMW 6 Series Coupe

Manufacturer of the Year: Maruti Suzuki

Other than this, what holds much excitement is the prize announcement for some of the lucky voters. To encourage voting were also announced prizes for some lucky voters. Here, we would like to bring to notice that the lucky voters have been selected randomly. The luckiest of all voters will win the exciting top prize, an Apple iPad Mini. The other decided prizes for voters include a total of 5 iPod Shuffle for those who would win the second prize; there will be 10 third prize winners, all of whom would receive two nights-three days vacation packages; and a total of 50 fourth prize claimers who win car accessories. Congratulations to all those who win. To inform all the winners, CarDekho team puts in efforts to mail each and every winner on their personal mail ids congratulating them and giving details of their respective prizes. Log into your email id now! Those of you who cannot wait to receive the mail or if by any chance have not yet received the mail, please click awards.cardekho.com.

Also, it can be discussed at forum.cardekho.com

Apple iPhone 5 expensive than Blackberry Z10 and LG Nexus 4

Great start for this new year as the Blackberry mobiles has pushed a high end smartphone to its smartphone lineup and named it as Blackberry Z10. This device is is well developed with the latest and greatest mobile advancements, elements to provide outstanding user experience. Today along with the latest Blackberry Z10 operating system, the company has also announced the long awaited Blackberry 10 operating system. Well, the Canadian company is expected to acquire good response with the launch of this current OS. Well, the Research in Motion is expected to develop this smartphone with the latest Blackberry operating system in order to directly compete with the Android and iOS in the smartphones like Apple iPhone 5 and LG Nexus 4. Comparing the prices of these three smartphone, Apple mobiles has placed the iPhone 5 price quite higher at Rs. 43,990, while, the Blackberry Z10 price is to be around Rs. 30,000.

Comparing the display, the Blackberry has worked very hard in this to ensure great viewing experience to the users. The device sports 4.2-inch LCD display with 1280x768p resolution at 356 PPI. While, the Nexus 4 from LG mobiles will have a 4.7-inch IPS display with 1280 x 768 pixels resolution at 320 PPI which is also quite strong. The display of the iPhone 5 is quite smaller with 4-inch IPS display with 1136 x 640 pixels resolution at 326 PPI. All these smartphones are packed with a similar rear camera of 8 megapixels to provide excellent photographic experience to the consumers. On the other hand the Blackberry device will has a front facing camera of 2 megapixels to provide great video calling ability. While the Google device and Apple iPhone will also packed with a front facing camera with 1.3 megapixels and 1.2 megapixels respectively.

Great advantage with this blackberry Z10 is that it is packed with a user removable battery of 1800 mAh capacity. While, the iPhone 5 from Apple mobiles will houses a 1440 mAh capacity non removable battery and the Google smartphone will carries a 2100 mAh capacity non removable battery. Both the Blackberry and LG devices will be packed with a 2GB of RAM memory to ensure high performance to the users. While, the Apple smartphone will come wit only 1GB of RAM memory. The Blackberry handset will be powered with a TI OMAP 4470 1.5GHz dual-core processor and Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 dual-core processor. The Google Nexus 4 will be supported with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 1.5 GHz quad-core processor to ensure high performance. On the other hand the Apple also deliver high processing speed with its Apple A6 1 GHz dual-core processor.

Apple iPhone 5S will come with new technology

Till date, it's been a great experience being with the great Apple Mobiles, who has never let their customers down. China Times reports that currently, Apple is working on the new touchscreen technology Chimei Innolux for the Next generation iPhone. Chimei Innolux is a Taiwanese company and the new technology on which Apple is working is touch-on-display technology. As it was rumoured early, this iPhone will be using IGZO display technology. This iPhone will named as iPhone 5S as per the iPhone serial. The new technology gives strong emphasis on making the display as thin as possible similar to one in iPhone 5 which is In-cell touch technology used by Apple.

The company is changing the technology because iPhone 5 has issues of getting a glitch while scrolling, i.e, if one tries to swing his finger to and fro quickly for scrolling the display stops accepting the commands. The Touch On Display being thin and reliable is going to be better than In Cell touch displays. Apple iPhone 5S features are still to come to knowledge although rumours of having iPhone in different colours seems to be a totally new experience for iPhone users. As iPod touch comes in multiple colours, inspiring from it, the new iPhone 5S is going to come in blue, yellow, pink and silver. The handset will be available in several screen sizes. The screens being of different sizes will make it an advantage that if the size is small relatively the price will reduce and it will increase the number of buyers.

Although rumours state that iPhone will be running the successor of iOS6 which is iOS7. It can also be possibly available with NFC support. The launch of this iPhone will disclose all the specifications and features about it. Apple iPhone 5S price is not acknowledged yet, as the variant will come in different sizes and the technology will get upgraded. Apple iPhone 5S pictures with colourful bodies is looking superb. Apple updates its phones in every possible ways from software to hardware. It tries to develop the phone in every segment which increases the price and excitement among the users of iPhones.

The iPhone is supposed to launch in mid of the year, which can be June. With every launch of a new iPhone a revolution arises in the Mobile sector. Apple iPhone has always been a trend setter although it releases a single mobile with every proceeding year. Apple working on a new technology for its new iPhone display, sounds amazing and the news creates curiosity among people.

Apple iPad 4 Available in India

Apple is currently creating hype with the launch of Apple iPhone 5 which has made impressive in global mobile segment. Recently, the company has launched its fourth generation iPad and called it Apple iPad 4. Currently, the fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi models is now available on various online sites in exciting black or white colors. At the same time the Apple mobiles has also revealed a mini version Apple iPad which features a smaller 7.9-inch display and the same processor as the iPad mini. This tablet device is launched with low price tag which is expected to be key for Apple to build a larger following in India. Apple iPad 4 price of various versions was officially announced by the company. The Wi-Fi only version of this tablet is selling at Rs 31,900, the 32GB model at Rs 37,900 and the 64 GB version at Rs 43,900. The Wi-Fi and Cellular iPad 16 GB version would cost Rs 39,900, the 32 GB tablet, Rs 45,900 and the 64 GB variant, Rs 51,900.

To ensure great browsing experience, the tablet PC comes loaded with 9.7 inches LED backlit IPS TFT capacitive touchscreen supporting with a screen resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels. The display also features with a multi-touch input support, scratch resistant glass, olephobic coating and 246 ppi pixel density. The user will be enabled with various memory options includes 16 GB or 32GB or 64 GB storage capacities for accommodating pictures, videos, applications, media files and data. It is quite disappointing that the device wil not have an external memory slot to expand its memory. The device is also loaded with smart rear side camera of 5 megapixels which is supporting with a image recording resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels with autofocus facility. The device will also comes loaded with other smart features includes Touch focus, geo-tagging, face detection to provide great photographic experience.

The bigger beast is enabled with an incredible battery life as the device comes with the new lightening connector that powers the 11, 560 mAh battery. iPad 4 pictures reveals that the device looks decent and sleek with aluminum unibody. The iPad 4 features with Apple’s virtual voice assistant called Siri. The Siri on the iOS 6 speaks several new languages like Canadian English, French, Spanish, Italian, the varieties of German, Italian, and French spoken in Switzerland, Korean, Mandarin, and Cantonese etc. To stay connected socially the iPad 4 comes preloaded with facebook and twitter apps which can update status through Siri. The user will esnure great connectivity features includes the TV via the TV-output Apple Digital AV Adapter to stream HD videos, high speed internet access with DC-HSDPA up to 42 Mbps, HSDPA up to 21 Mbps, HSUPA up to 5.76 Mbps, LTE, 73 Mbps, EV-DO Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps, Bluetooth 4.0 and the lightening USB port to share data with compatible devices.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 against Apple iPhone 4S

Apple mobiles flagship device Apple iPhone 4S is clearly a leading device over the Samsung Galaxy S II. But after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note II, this device has stood a great competition to the Apple fourth generation 4S. Both the devices are enabled with great technology and traditional features. But due to the high end features, the Galaxy Note II is placed top in the segment.  The South Korean mobile maker, Samsung mobiles has announced its flagship device Samsung Galaxy Note 2 at an event in IFA electronics show in Berlin. The device is an advanced version of the successful and popular Galaxy Note. The device is known as a phablet as it can be worked as a tablet and a mobile phone and will come with a stylus and a S Note app. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 price in India is to be placed at Rs. 36,000 while  the Apple iPhone 4S price is Rs. 41,499.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 features with a 5.5 inches of super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display supporting with 16M color combination. With the great display screen, the user can enjoy bright and vivid display on the touchscreen and enjoy uncomplicated navigation. While the Apple mobile phone comes with a tiny 3.5 inches LED-backlit IPS TFT touchscreen along with a screen resolution of 640 x 960 pixels. The Samsung's smartphone boasts with a 13 megapixel camera with LED flash and auto focus features that help users to take pictures of moving objects with great quality. The mobile phone provides secondary front facing camera that ensures video calling facility. The device is capable of shooting high definition videos with a great resolution 1080 pixels at 30 fps with video light. The handset features with an 8 megapixel camera with a resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels and along with the other features like LED flash, face detection, Geo tagging and autofocus service. The user is also capable to shoot high definition videos with a resolution of 1080 pixels at 30fps. The mobile is also enabled with secondary camera which offers video calling over Wi-Fi only.

The bigger Note 2 is well integrated with an internal memory of 16 or 32GB and an additional 1.5GB RAM facility. The device also features with an external memory slot that can be expanded up to 32GB. It is disappointing that the Apple iPhone 4S will not have an external memory slot to expand the memory. The device comes with various internal user storage options like 16GB or 32GB or 64GB and operates with additional 512 MB RAM. The Apple iPhone 4S features with Apple iOS5 operating system and is also having a 1GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU and Apple A5 chipset.  The greatest two core processor ensures double power and generates up to seven times faster graphics with its PowerVR SGX543MP2 graphic processing unit. While the Note II smart device will be winner as the device is loaded with a Quad-core 1.6GHz Cortex-A9 processor supporting with Exynos 4412 Quad chipset and Mali 400MP.

Apple iPad Mini Launched with Good Features

Apple mobiles is ranked on top in China's smartphone market, always tries to produce devices that are hotter than ever. In their hottest collection a new tablet has been added named Apple iPad mini, tablet is launched with all basic versions concerned in mobile market with a price that is not so much pricey at all.

Apple iPad mini runs on iOS 6 operating system. Apple iPad Mini weighs 53% lighter as compared to the iPad 4 that is only 312 grams. This new handset will be available in two color flavors in market that are Black and White, but the Black is being anodized like earlier iPhone models. Apple iPad mini features a 7.9inch LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a brilliant resolution of 1,024 x 768 pixel resolution which is just the same like earliest edition iPad 2 but only better. It packs 1GHZ A5 dual-core chipset, a very fast mobile procesor. The device also comes loaded with a 5 megapixels iSight camera on the back to take snaps with good clarity with a splendid resolution of 2592 x1944 pixels along with video shooting capability of 1080p. The device also comes loaded with a FaceTime HD camera of 1.2MP for video calling. Video can be played in this device with HD 1080p definitions. The device also supports 4G+LTE feature and has connectivity features like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB ports and a 3.5mm AV jack as well. The device also comes loaded with lot of built-in apps like gaming features, it helps users to play games with real time environment.

The device offers A5 chip which makes it faster and power-efficient. As it is power-efficient the standard battery of this device is powered with Li-Po (16.3 Wh) which lasts up to 10 hours talktime on a single charge. The device is loaded with lots of wonderful stuffs like music, photos, and videos that can be stream wirelessly to your HDTV and speakers via Apple TV. This device is capable of taking print outs directly over Wi-Fi with the help of AirPrint technology. Apple iPad mini pictures clearly shows that the device is so thin and thats why it is enabled with a ultra-slim 30 pin lightening connector. All of the mobile gadgets and tablets available in mobile market comes with one year technical and hardware guarantee but Apple iPad mini ensures a hardware repair and technical support guarantee of two years. Apple iPad mini price starts from Rs 21900 and prices are increased according to its advanced models and high tech specs.

Apple iPhone 5 became popular in India

Apple mobiles is prepping up for the release of the latest version of its smartphone, the Apple iPhone 5. The smartphone is has been launched in India in the month of November. The market for the smartest phone in the world may not be huge in India but Apple CEO Tim Cook isn’t ignoring the growing market, that’s for sure. It is rumored that Apple is already gathering up a sales team for the promotion and distribution of the iPhone 5 in India. The Apple iPhone 5 price us Rs. 45,500 for the 16GB model.

According to the sources, Apple will not be dealing in the same method of retailing in India as it has been doing in the past. Rather than distributing the iPhone via the carriers alone, Apple has planned to release the smartphone in the open market also. That implies that the Apple iPhone 5 will be available across retails stores in addition to the few select carrier stores of Airtel and Aircel in India. Also it is known that Apple has placed orders with some of the Indian mobile carriers to begin production of Nano SIM cards. In addition, sources place Apple as hiring sales personnel for junior and middle level position for the sale of the iPhone, iPad and iPod line up of the Apple branch.

The Apple iPhone 5 features include a larger display of 4 inch with a higher resolution display screen. The phone also supports the 4G LTE version as is confirmed from sources. The phone is powered by a powerful quad core processor; the make not confirmed, may be A6 or Exynos from Samsung. The in cell display technology is a new addition to the smartphone, which has resulted in the model being lighter and thinner in design. The memory consists of 1 GB of RAM. The rear end has a dual tone finish and the operating system is the star, the iOS 6, the latest, most updated and extensive iOS till now. Thus, the latest from Apple would hardly disappoint. Some of the leaked Apple iPhone 5 pictures suggest a smooth and sleek design that would surpass the previous versions easily. As there has been no official statement from Apple yet, all these are speculations although sources have confirmed most of it. I shared that Apple iPad Popular Tablet as Compared to Others.