Buying Guide: Things Look for When Buying a Laptop!

Laptop is becoming a thing of office commodity than rather a necessity and it is one of the most important things for professionals who need to be connected with people around them. The good news is that the computer industry of Pakistan has grown exponentially and we have more products and computers especially laptops than ever before.

With a large variety of laptops in the market buying the right one can be a tiring and daunting task. Before you start-off you should know what exactly you be looking for to keep yourself on the right track. Ok so to start with, keep these three simple rules in mind when you head to the market

Three Simple Rules of Buying a Laptop under a Budget:

1. Design is Not Always the King – Don’t let design and shinny surface distract you.
2. Never Ask Too Much – Buy what you need and not what you want.
3. Save Some Money to Buy Laptop Accessories – It is always wise to save some money on a laptop to buy accessories such as laptop bag, cooling pad and optical mouse.

Here is What Exactly You Should Be Looking for

Microsoft’s Surface Pro Tablet Coming on Feb 9th for $899

Microsoft’s much awaited Surface Pro tablet is finally being released and that too with a price tag which may prove a bit too much for most people, $899. The tablet will be released on February 9.

The Specifications:

Microsoft and its specs promise that this tablet is almost a full-fledged Windows 8 PC especially when you add a touch or type cover to make up for the lack of keyboard.

The tablet features a 10.6 inch ClearType Full HD, 10-point touchscreen with 16:9 aspect ratio. The processor is an Intel Core i5 unit. The RAM amounts upto 4GB and the internal memory is 64 GB for the starting model and 128 GB for the more-expensive one along with Intel HD 4000 Graphics.

There are also 2 HD 1.2mp cameras on the front and back for this tablet. The Surface Pro is powered by a 42 W-h battery and runs Microsoft’s Windows 8 Pro operating system.

All this package comes in a special magnesium casing dubbed by the guys at Redmond as VaporMag. The body is 13mm thick and weighs 2 pounds.

Stylus input is supported here unlike the Surface RT and it actually comes along with the Surface Pro as a bundled accessory. Dual-antennae Wifi, USB 3.0 and MicroSDXC card slot are here too. Just like the Surface RT, the Surface Pro also has a kickstand built into the tablet.

Competition

Compared to the competition (and Surface RT), this tablet is more than just a tablet. Unlike the Surface RT, this thing can run Windows legacy software and thanks to a beefy hardware, can do graphic intense work.

One thing that the Surface Pro is the disk drive which some ultrabooks of the same category and price offer. Surface Pro faces an even stiffer competition from them. And unlike them all, you’ll have to buy a separate type or touch cover keyboard for this tablet. The base model costs $899 while the 128GB flavour costs $999. The price will go even up considering the fact that the touch and type cover retails for more than $100.

This is expensive especially when you take into notice the bitter truth that some ultrabooks of the same price range come with Intel Core i7 processor and bigger displays.

So if you DO plan on buying a Surface Pro tablet, you’ll surely have to make some compromises.

Here are few pics of Microsoft Surface Pro

PTCL 3G EVO Tab

Introducing Pakistan’s First 3G Enabled Smartphone Android Tablet—3G EVO Tab. Powered by Google Android Froyo2.2 OS, EVO Tab is a 7’’ capacitive multi gestures touch screen tablet packed with features of both a tablet and a GSM phone that lets you surf, talk, tweet & do a lot more simultaneously on the go in more than 100 cities nationwide.

3G EVO Tab Packages

Now Introducing Amazing new Prepaid Packages!

Discover the true freedom of mobility with your 3G EVO Tab; Now introducing exciting new prepaid packages to ensure that you stay connected to your network wherever you go.

EVO Tab Device cost: Rs.25,000

EVO Tab Device cost: Rs.25,000

Package	Price	Validity	Bundle Cost
Evo Tab Unlimited	Rs.2000	1 Month	Rs.27,000
Evo Tab 5 GB	Rs.1000	3 Months	Rs.26,000
Evo Tab 15 GB	Rs.2000	6 Months	Rs. 27,000

 EVO Tab Recharge Options

Package	Price	Volume	Validity
Monthly Unlimited	Rs.2000	Unlimited	30 Days
Evo Tab 5 GB	Rs.1000	5 GB	90 Days
Evo Tab 15 GB	Rs.2000	15 GB	180 Days

• In case of a new sale, the customer will have to pay the bundled charges as per the desired package at the time of sale.
• For package conversion, the customer shall have to make a request at PTCL OSS.  
• Package validity shall depend on the prescribed volume consumption or the number of days; whichever comes first. 
• Account recharging after the expiry of the initial bundle can be done through evo-Vfone scratch cards, PTCL OSS Top-up service, or any Easy Paisa and U-load retailer.

Features

Super Fast 3G Speeds 

Experience browsing at Super fast speeds with Pakistan’s fastest 3G wireless broadband network EVO 3G at speeds of up to 3.1MBPS. With both Wi-Fi & 3G support browse without limitations 24/7 wherever you are & enjoy surfing, downloading, and a lot more on –the Go!

Power of Android Froyo 2.2                                        

Packed with a full web browser and Internet surfing capabilities, the Android platform gives you access to over 250,000
applications through the Android Market including Gmail, Pandora, and Facebook. plus the ability to play games, enjoy music and videos, navigate, send text messages, and make calls on your phone

Experience the Touch! 

The 7“high-resolution LCD with multi-gesture capacitive touch screen delivers excellent screen sharpness. Pinch the screen to zoom in/out, rotate the tab to change the screen orientation, or just slide to scroll up/ down or move on to the next page.

One-touch access to Communication, Navigation & Entertainment!

With a host of in-built communication apps, Evo Tab is your own mobile social hub that travels with you. The in-built applications include a line of Google apps such as Google Voice search, full web browser & Gmail as well as Push access to any other mail service like Hotmail, Yahoo, or even work emails. With TALK. get in touch through instant messaging or instantly connect with friends on FACEBOOK wherever you are.

 

My Travel Companion! 

Never lose directions with EVO Tab’s in-built Google Maps, latitude & Navigator Apps. Need help in finding directions; no worries Just search for it in one of the navigation apps and you’ll get detailed road maps of your desired destination. With the Voice search feature, simply talk to your EVO Tab & it will show you the way to your destination; how cool is that!
New to the city? With “Places”, your EVO Tab becomes your guide and shows you the way to interesting sites such as shopping areas, & eateries close to you.

Experience Superb quality photos with 5MP Camera!

Enjoy Superb quality photos with dual cameras in your tab; the front cam offers good clarity for video chats while the 5MP rear camera lets you capture great stills as well as HD quality real-time videos 

 

On-the-Go Juke Box!

Rock out, Get groovy, or just listen to some relaxing music with evo tab’s excellent sound quality. With Music apps in Android Market get access to millions of songs or listen to over 50,000 live radio channels while on-the-go

On-the-Go Cinema & a Thrilling Gaming Experience!

Enjoy cinema magic with HD quality movie playback at your Evo Tab or with YOUTUBE stream like a dream at 3G speeds.


With a large multi-gesture capacitive screen experience gaming at its best with your EVO Tab. So go ahead and feed your Angry Birds addiction or indulge yourself in some thrilling arcade racing with a wide range of online as well as downloadable games from the Android market!

  Work or do some social networking!

With the Evo tab one touch gives you real-time access to your work emails, social media as well as instant messaging services. So Go ahead stay connected to your social networks & share through the pre-installed Facebook & twitter apps. Make voice calls through Skype or video conference with friends or clients while on the move.

With an in-built Office suite, get your work done while on the move. With the “Documents to Go” App; create, edit & view documents, spreadsheets, or even powerpoint presentations!

Specifications

Size & Weight:

Size & Weight: 199mm x 114mm x 12mm
7.8" x 4.5" x 0.47"

 Weight: 429 grams

Processor:  Qualcomm MSM7627T (Turbo) 800Mhz multicore processor for seamless multitasking and superfast browsing.

Quad-core Turbo Processor

800 Mhz Application Processor
400 Mhz Communication/Modem Processor
320 Mhz DSP for Multimedia
Adreno 200 GPU (with support for Open GL 1.0/ES 2.0) 

Goodbye Laptops

Are they pens with cameras? NO 

No clue yet? NOT YET 

Ladies and gentlemen... 

You've just looked into the future...
You've just seen something that will replace your PC and Laptops in the near future.

Here is how it works: 

 
In the revolution of miniature computers, scientists have made great developments with bluetooth technology .. .

These are the forthcoming computers you can carry in your pockets . 

This 'pen type of instrument' produces both the monitor as well as the keyboard on any flat surface from where you can carry out functions you would normally do on your desktop computer. 

Goodbye Laptops 

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