INTEX launches a triple-SIM handset called Tri.Do
- Category: Intex Mobiles
- Wednesday, 20 July 2011 11:55
- Written by MobiGyaan Team
A new handset has been launched by INTEX mobiles called the Tri.Do which is a triple-SIM handset. The handset is targeted towards people who have more than one mobile phone numbers and don’t like the hassles of carrying more than one handset.
The Tri.Do supports 2 GSM SIMs and 1 CDMA SIM and enables the user to carry up to three mobile numbesr in a single handset. This is INTEX’s 3rd such handset that supports 3 SIMs and its features include a 2.2 inch TFT display, a 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth, torch-light, wireless FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack, phonebook with 1000 entries and dual memory card slots up to 16 GB each. Other features include Answering Machine, Mobile Tracker, Auto Call Record, Google, MSN, Yahoo, Facebook and Games.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rajendra Gupta, GM- Telecom, INTEX Technologies said, “The multi-SIM segment is increasingly grabbing a major pie of the total market reflecting a huge demand and utility. Having sensed this quite early, INTEX was the first one to introduce a Triple-SIM phone and now it aims to build on the concept by expanding products offering convenience and utility at a highly affordable price.”
The handset is priced at Rs. 3,750/- and it is available at more than 15,000 distributors and resellers outlets, 80 INTEX SQUARES (exclusive retail stores) and on Home Shop 18, the popular TV shopping channel.
Review: Intex V.Show IN 8809 [Projector Phone]
- Category: Intex Mobiles
- Monday, 16 May 2011 14:31
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Intex’s projector equipped feature phone, the IN8809 or better known as the V.Show is surely a great entertainment package if you are on a limited budget. Priced at about Rs.6500, you get a lot for the value offered.
Introduction
The handset is pretty decent looking and comes with a lot of accessories. The handset is feature packed with a 2MP camera, Bluetooth, FM radio, an mp3 player, microSD support of up to 16GB, Opera and Bolt browsers, Facebook app, an office app that reads MS office formats, etc.
Packed accessories
I just had to write a separate section for the accessories that come with the handset because Intex has given us a whole lot that you can expect. Here’s a list denoting what all came out of the box other than the handset:
- Headset with a pair of in-ear plugs
- Two 1000mAH batteries
- Tripod with clamp stand to hold the handset
- USB data cable
- Audio cable to attach speakers or headphones
- Carrying pouch
- A manual and a warranty card
Design
A little on the heavier side, the handset weighs at about 142gms which is not bad considering the fact that it has projector system built in it. The screen is a 2.4 inch QVGA display which seems good. It sports an alpha-numeric keypad with a navigation key which seems pretty low on quality as it gives a very plastic feel and has very small alpha-numeric keys which make it difficult to type. Other than that there is a volume rocker key on the side. There is a jack at the bottom which allows you to charge the handset or attach the bundled headset or even attach speakers through an audio cable provided in the package. At the back there is 2MP camera which has loads and loads of settings you can fiddle with.
It has dual-SIM which allows you to use 2 GSM SIMs at the same time. It also has a microSD card slot under the battery which supports up to 16GB of memory, which is enough to carry movies and music on the go. Intex has been very generous on the battery department as they have provided not one, but two 1000mAH batteries with the handset. That is a whole lot of juice for the handset even if you plan to watch a 2-3 hour movie through the projector.
User Interface and features
The UI is very simple and a bit too colourful. The menu and the icons could have been improved with the looks, otherwise it seems decent. There are loads of apps and features loaded in the phone like an image editor, a slide show feature, Facebook and Google apps (they just take you to a URL), FM radio with scheduler, mobile tracker, Opera Mini and Bolt Browser (which I could not find anywhere in the phone), E-book reader, Office Reader, Java Games, Call recorder, Answering machine etc.
From what I tested, the browser seemed to be a normal Java based one without any name (no bolt or opera mini) or maybe I just didn’t dig in the features deep enough. The browser worked fine on GPRS and loaded pages quickly.
Multimedia
Multimedia features include an Audio player and Video player which support all popular video formats including MP3, MIDI, WAV, AVI, MP4, etc. The video player can also play videos in portrait mode for wide screen videos. You can also record your phone calls via the call recorder.
Other than that there is an image editor through which you can add various effects to your pictures and edit them as well. The FM radio is a nice feature as it has an option to record songs off the FM and you can even schedule it as to when it should record. The phone is Java enabled and comes with a Java game called Puzzle. You can install Java games and applications as well.
There is also an e-book reader in case you are a bookworm, although it is not very feature rich.
The camera can click photos up to 2 MP and has settings for exposure, white balance, effects, scene modes, and even an anti-flicker mode. Images captured are average and a better camera without the unnecessary effects could have been a better option.
Projector
The main attraction is the projector system. The phone has the projector lens on the top and it has a focussing ring which helps you to adjust the focus of your projected image. You can get up to a 36 inch display from the projector which quite big. The image or video comes out to be very clear if you use it in a total dark environment. The only flaw I see is that you can activate the projector mode only through the phone’s menu. After you have selected the projector mode, the whole screen of the phone gets projected and the main display goes blank. Providing a key to activate the projector mode could have been a great addition.
While watching movies you can also listen to the audio on speakers or on a pair of headphones through an audio cable provided in the package which turns the phone’s jack into a 3.5mm stereo jack.
All in all I would say that the projector is a very good feature and gives a pleasurable experience.
Also check out a quick review video which also includes the demonstration of the projector.
Conclusion
The handset is not a very good looker, but the number of features in the handset are more than what I can count on my fingers. The bundled accessories are a joy, surely a +1 for the handset. If you are looking for a fully loaded feature phone at a budget and you do not care about the company’s brand value, then this is the thing for you. Priced at about Rs.6500/- it will be a tough competition for Spice as they had also launched a projector phone which cost more than Rs.7000.
Feel free to ask queries as I might have missed a few features here and there.
Intex V.Show IN 8809 Unboxing [Video]
- Category: Intex Mobiles
- Saturday, 14 May 2011 14:27
- Written by Kunal Khullar
We earlier reviewed a unique mobile handset by Intex which was a Braille key-pad equipped handset catering to the visually challenged community. Now here is another handset Intex V. Show IN 8809 by them which has a built in projector.
The Intex V.Show IN 8809 is an entertainment handset which allows you to project your whole mobile screen onto a wall or almost anything that you want. We’ve put up an unboxing video of the handset. The package came in with a lot of goodies including, a charger, 2 batteries, a small tripod and clamp stand, head-set with in ear plugs, audio adapter, data cable and a carrying pouch.
We also review Intex V.Show IN 8810 (this one is IN 8809) earlier. Check its review here.
Hands on review: The Intex VISION IN 2020
- Category: Intex Mobiles
- Thursday, 12 May 2011 14:16
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Intex’s mobile phone for people who are visually impaired, called the IN 2020 VISION, was designed and launched in collaboration with The National Association for the Blind. We earlier posted an un-boxing video of the device, and as we promised earlier, here’s our review.
Introduction
A very basic handset including features like dual-SIM capability (both GSM), a 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, audio player expandable memory support of up to 2GB, torch light, and a mobile tracker. It has a big keypad and a small mono black and white display. The packaged accessories include a charger, and a headset.
Here's a quick video review of the handset.
Design
The handset has an all plastic body and gives a very dummy-ish feel to the handset. The 1.6 inch display seems pretty small, has an orange backlight and has a mono black and white display.
However, the first thing you’ll notice is the large keypad. The keys cover almost 85% of the handset’s front and are Braille enabled. A visually impaired person can easily touch and identify the number keys and the call and end keys. Other than that there is an up-down directional key which opens the menu and lets you scroll through it. On the sides there are some useful slider keys which help the user access features like FM radio, the torch light, and locking the phone. The left side has keys for volume control and a slider key that activates and deactivates the FM radio. The right side has two sliders, one activates and deactivates the torch, and the second slider locks and unlocks the keypad.
On the top there is an LED torch light which can be useful for signaling people. The bottom has a charging pin, a microUSB connector (which also charges the phone) and a 3.5mm audio jack. A very useful addition is the SOS button which is at the back. By pressing this button, a user can directly call any of the 4 stored emergency numbers.
The battery has a capacity of 800mAH which seems enough keeping in mind that it is a basic entry level handset. After a full charge, the handset was still running after 7 days of standby.
User Interface
The user interface is pretty simple, and an effort has been made to make it as simple as possible. The standby screen shows the time, date, battery status and network signal status. The menu has your basic phonebook, messaging, multimedia, and a settings option. The phone has a capacity of 1000 phonebook entries and 250 SMS memory which seem pretty good. The settings for both SIMs can be changed as the user requires. Messaging is pretty simple as the big keys allow you type easily. There also an option for typing in Hindi.
To be honest, using the phone is pretty simple; however it might get a little cumbersome for someone who can’t see properly. Features like calling, accessing the FM radio and torch light, are all pretty easy. But typing texts and personalising the phone’s settings may take a little effort for people who can’t see.
Multimedia
There is an Audio player which plays your basic MP3s and ringtone formats and it has options like repeat and shuffle as well. The built is speaker is pretty loud and provides ample sound to fill in the whole room. However you cannot minimise or run the audio player in the background.
The FM Radio is pretty clear and loud. A built in traditional antenna at the bottom of the phone comes out and provides access to all radio stations available in the area. The slide key on the left gives quick access to the radio and allows you to play music even in the background.
Conclusion
Priced at Rs. 2500 it isn’t a very good looker, nor does it feel very sturdy in your hands. But the design surely solves the main purpose, which is catering to people who cannot see properly or cannot see at all.
By adding features like a microSD card slot, FM Radio, and an audio player has made the phone quite attractive even though the display is black and white. But from the point of view of a visually impaired person, the handset seems a very good option as there aren’t many phones out there that are specifically built for visually challenged community.
Unboxing Video of INTEX VISION (IN2020): A Mobile Phone for the visually impaired
- Category: Intex Mobiles
- Monday, 25 April 2011 11:34
- Written by MobiGyaan Team
Intex recently launched Intex Vision, a mobile phone for the visually impaired. Well, we got our hands on the handset. The idea and design of the handset is very innovative and should surely cater to the targeted consumers. The phone has been designed by Intex and The National Association for the Blind specifically for people having poor or no vision. We’ll be testing it and will give you a review soon, till then check out the un-boxing video and a few teaser-pics of the handset.
INTEX VISION : A Mobile Phone for the visually impaired
- Category: Intex Mobiles
- Tuesday, 19 April 2011 18:14
- Written by MobiGyaan Team
Intex Technologies in collaboration with the National Association for the Blind has launched a mobile phone - INTEX VISION - especially designed for the visually impaired. The Intex Vision has a large Braille keypad which is specially designed for visually impaired people. There is also a feature called the ‘Talking Keypad’ which gives an audio feedback when a key is pressed. Another unique feature is the SOS feature which saves four emergency numbers and by pressing the SOS button a call is made automatically to the first stored emergency number. The handset has a simple user interface and a very basic design, however there is no compromise on features which includes an audio player, dual-SIM, wireless FM radio, expandable memory of 2 GB, torch light, auto call record, mobile tracker, dedicated one-touch key for locking the keypad, a phone memory of 1000 contacts and SMS memory of 250 messages.
Mr. Shailendra Jha, DGM-Telecom, Intex Technologies said “Intex believes that simple and affordable technology can do wonders in enhancing quality of life of differently-abled people. India has the largest number of blind people in the world and NAB is the best platform in the country to reach to them. INTEX Vision is just a small gesture to help empower the visually impaired population by bringing connectivity within easy reach”
“Blindness is a disability which could be overcome with training and guidance. The INTEX Vision phone is an ideal tool for the visually impaired people to satisfy their communication needs. It can play a very useful role in their integrated development” said Mr. Mohinder Kapur, President, National Association for the Blind.
Intex Projector Phone - V.SHOW reviewed
- Category: Intex Mobiles
- Monday, 07 February 2011 11:17
- Written by Ajit Pillai
I have been using the Intex V.Show for quite some time now. The Intex V.Show is a Dual SIM Touchscreen handset and it also India’s first Mobile Phone equipped with a pico projector.
When I removed the handset from the box and put the battery in, the first thing that came in my mind is, it is very fat but surprisingly light weight, but the size is big because of the projector. I was very surprised to see two SD Card slots supporting 8 GB each. The phone also comes with a front camera apart from the 3.2 MP back camera and a 3.2 inch touchscreen.
The handset supports Java and has Bolt mobile browser, Facebook and twitter apps but the loading of pages is very slow. The user interface is very simple and not very exciting. The touchscreen is not that great but the touch sensitivity is good.
The main part of this phone is the projector which is the only feature I found exciting in this phone, it is a very powerful projector for a phone, you can use your handset from the projector, watch movies, do presentations and the speaker is also quite loud and good. The video quality is not very great and I think it only support .3gp videos. This phone is capable of producing 61 inches of image with 10 lumens of brightness at QWVGA resolution. It can support a maximum distance of 12 feet.
The battery life is not that great. You can watch 3 hours of continuous movies where video is rendered at 25 FPS. Without the projector the battery life is about 6 hours for a normal day use with EDGE and a few calls and messages and a bit of browsing.
The price of this handset is around 16,000 and it is very costly for a phone running only Java but it has a projector so buy it only if you use the projector more and the phone less.
Intex Technologies launches India’s first projector mobile phone – ‘V.SHOW’
- Category: Intex Mobiles
- Wednesday, 24 November 2010 17:27
- Written by Puneet Jain
Intex Technologies today announced the launch of INTEX ‘V.SHOW’ – a mobile handset with an inbuilt projector. This is India’s first projector phone to be launched by a domestic mobile handset company. Earlier Samsung also launched the projector phone - Samsung Beam (First Projector Phone in the world) in Singapore.
It enables the user to project movies, pictures, music videos (saved in the phone and from Internet) and other Internet content up to 61 inches of screen/wall with a high intensity projection of 10 lumens and QWVGA resolution. Projection can be enjoyed up to a distance of 12 ft (between the screen/wall and the phone). Intex claims that it has which allows user to watch a film for as long as three hours and a film quality of 25 Frames Per Second (FPS).
The phone is a touch-screen Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) variant and has another coveted feature - Dual Screen mode (phone screen mode and projector screen mode are simultaneously active). It comes with Dual Camera and a Dual Card memory slot of 8 GB each to expand the internal memory of 64 MB.
It has clarity adjustor (present just below the projector lens) to modify the distance and quality of images. One can also convert the screen output from portrait to landscape and vice versa. It is FM radio (wireless and wired) enabled, with GPRS connectivity and has an 3.2 inches super color, dust resistant touch screen.
Intex V.Show is priced at Rs. 16,000.
Intex launches Dual SIM mobile - IN 6633
- Category: Intex Mobiles
- Wednesday, 30 June 2010 15:08
- Written by Puneet Jain
Intex expanded its mobile phone portfolio with the launch of its new Dual SIM (GSM+GSM) mobile IN 6633. Priced at Rs. 4500, this QWERTY phone comes with Push mail facility, Wi-Fi and allow its users to do Face to Face video chat on a 2G platform, facilitated by Dual Camera. Its Push Mail feature allows access to 10 mailboxes (on different portals) without logging in and out, again and again. It features 2.3 inch display, Wireless FM radio with antenna, audio player, an internal memory of 78MB expandable memory up to 8 GB, web camera, Java, Bluetooth wit A2DP, motion sensor, answering machine, auto call record, mobile tracker and security lock for SMS, MMS.
It also has Black List feature- which allows you to block 10 callers of your choice without shelling out anything extra to your service provider. It supports four languages - English, Hindi, Urdu, and French. It provides talk time of upto 4 hours and standby time of upto 260 hours.
Intex launches low cost QWERTY mobile, IN 2020 QT at Rs. 2200
- Category: Intex Mobiles
- Wednesday, 21 April 2010 15:00
- Written by Puneet Jain
Many companies are launching QWERTY mobile phones these days. People who do not have deep pockets and yearn for this unique experience on their handsets must check out this latest offering from Intex Technologies. Intex has come up with India’s first ultra-affordable, lowest-priced Dual SIM, QWERTY mobile phone IN 2020 QT . It is priced at at Rs. 2200.It is a Dual SIM handset (GSM +GSM). A user can run GPRS and WAP to have a swift, quick, on-the-move Internet surfing on 1.8" screen. The QWERTY keypad facilitates online-chatting and texting.
INTEX IN 2020 QT has a long lasting battery, good for about 11 hrs talk time & up to 336 hrs stand-by, audio/video player, equalizers and wireless FM radio. It also features Mobile Tracker - a SMS based facility to track the phone if at all it gets stolen and Black List- an in-built feature to block 10 callers of your choice.
A powerful five LED torch light, present on the top panel makes it a sturdy and handy gizmo for towns with long power cuts. The phone supports two languages- Hindi & English and has an interesting Auto Call Record function which of late is coming up as a very useful feature for professionals and citizen journalists.
A powerful five LED torch light, present on the top panel makes it a sturdy and handy gizmo for towns with long power cuts. The phone supports two languages- Hindi & English and has an interesting Auto Call Record function which of late is coming up as a very useful feature for professionals and citizen journalists.
