Samsung launches two dual-SIM Champs - the E2652 and E2652W

Samsung has released two new versions of its youthful C3300K Champ without any fanfare. The E2652 and E2652W Champ Duos are both boosted with dual-SIM capabilities and 0.2-inch bigger screen, while the W-fella also gets Wi-Fi connectivity.

 
Samsung Champ Duos in black

The new Champ Duos phones look much like the original Champ, even the rest of the specs are the same - a QVGA resistive display, a 1.3 megapixel snapper, an FM radio, a 3.5mm audio jack and a microSD card slot. There is no built-in FM radio antenna and stereo speakers this time, but we guess those have been sacrificed for the second SIM slot (and the Wi-Fi connectivity).

 
Samsung Champ Duos in white

Anyway, the Champ Duos E2652 and E2652W are currently available in Russia and the MEA region. There is no word on the pricing or expanded availability just yet.

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MSI launches WindPad 100w, a Windows 7 tablet for Rs 34,500

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The iPad might have grabbed the headlines in most of the Indian tech media but it is by no means the only tablet to hit Indian stores over the weekend. Also released in the Indian market today is the MSI Windpad 100W, one of the tablets shown by MSI at CES 2011. And while it does not come with the wave of hype that accompanied the iPad, it does pack in some very impressive specs.

The WindPad 100W  has a 10 inch capacitive display, 2GB RAM, 32 GB storage,  dual cameras, a mini HDMI port, a USB port, a card reader, and Wi-Fi connectivity. It runs Windows 7 (starter edition) and is powered by the Intel Melow Z530 (1.6Ghz) processor. And while at 800 grams, it is not exactly featherweight, it still remains on the portable side, and serves up six hours of battery life besides.

Taking a leaf out of those who drape skins over Android, MSI has placed its WindTouch UI interface over the traditional Windows one to give users a better experience. All of which does not sound bad at all. What does strike a rough chord however, is the price tag of Rs 34,500, which is well above both the iPad and Galaxy Tab, and is significantly more than most of the netbooks and some of the notebooks running Windows 7.

But it would be premature to judge it without giving it a try, which is what we intend to do in the coming days. As of now, we hope manufacturers take a leaf out of MSI’s book and bring their CES products to India.

Tags: MSI, MSI WindPad, MSI WindPad 100W, windows 7, WindPad, WindPad 100W

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MetroPCS Launches Huawei M735 for $99

MetroPCS today began selling the Huawei M735, a bar-style phone that runs BREW and had a 2.8-inch touch display. The M735's stand-out features include a 3 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, MP3 player, speaker phone and support for microSD cards up to 8GB. The M735 costs $99 and plans start at $40 per month.
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