Please let me know your opinion on Akai mobiles. Which battery should I go in for? What is the meaning of mAh?
B Anand, Hyderabad.

You should buy a mobile phone from a company which is more focussed on IT products and mobile phones. Mobile phone technology is vast and hence the requisite ex

The recent advent of the new generation digital technology has brought broadcast video in the lime light. Thanks to this technology we now have High-definition (HD) TV, 3D TV and the ultimate Holographic TV. During this progressive span, Audio broadcast took a back seat. The Home-theater surround sound and Dolby digital evoked the

We have been using the Nakamichi DVD 10 player for the past three years. Since the player was throwing open all the region 1 original discs from the tray, we were advised to replace the pickup. Once we did that, the system is playing all the region 1 movies excepting one disc ‘Terminator 2 —Judgement Day.’ Each time we try to

Some of the technology that makes an appearance in science–fiction is no longer a futuristic fantasy. The holographic image seen in the classic Star Trek TV series is now a reality. A true holographic moving image converts 3D into virtual reality. The new generation 3D holographic technology can be used to project life like full 3D moving figures.

Here’s some great news for movie buffs who wish to experience Home Theatre (HT) sound, but don’t want to dole out megabucks just for theater sound effects at home. If they are not too fussy about the surround effect, they could add an Active Subwoofer to their existing stereo system.

The surge in sale of HT (home theatre) equipment has heralded in an era of quality sound and has enhanced the home-theatre joy. The consumer is now fully aware of the superior sound available to him or her and is not ready to settle for less. This has created many disillusioned buyers. Their main grouse being the difference in

Not all but most smartphones can be used as a modem to access the net on your laptop or desktop via the mobile broad band connection on your phone. This use of a mobile device with Internet access such as 3G or 4G cellular service to serve as an Internet gateway is known as tethering The feature is generally mentioned in the app list of the phone, even if it is not, you may download it as an additional software from your smart phone’s app store .

Any time of the year is a great time to gift, but occasions like Diwali, Christmas and New Year have a charisma of their own. The spirit of gifting is in the air, and everyone is up for giving. Unplugged presents you with gifting ideas:

Digital warrior a hero or villain?
Digital format, the chief warrior from the digital world has struck once again. This warrior, who sounded the death knell of the vinyl record from the AV world with weapon CD/DVD, now has its sight focused on Hollywood/Bollywood and is all set to shoot out 35mm film along with the projector from the film world.

AV NEWS Set-top boxes and DVR Sales low: The introduction of The HD set-top boxes and the DTH price war has raised hopes of the consumers and lowered the sales of normal boxes. With major channel operators going in for HD transmission, the switch from Normal to HD boxes is ON. However now the situation is that of wait and