LG shows off world's slimmest full-HD smartphone screen

LG's new 5.2-inch LCD panel is a mere 2.2mm thick, while its bezel measures just 2.3mm and will pave the way for lighter phones with larger visible displays.
Unveiled in Seoul by the company's LG Display arm, the panel also boasts higher contrast and brightness levels, plus quicker
touch-response times than existing LCD screens due to a new manufacturing process the company has developed; called "Advanced One Glass Solution," it uses dual printed circuits and a special clear resin for bonding the display panel and the touch film together.

But LG didn't go to all of this trouble just to break a record or claim a world first. As consumers turn increasingly to mobile devices for multimedia content such as films and video clips and gaming, screens need to be bigger and brighter and be able to work just as well indoors and outdoors.

And, because the panels are so slim, this extra display performance will not mean extra weight or bulk in a user's pocket or bag. Reducing the screen bezel to just 2.3mm means that a smartphone need only be a few millimeters wider and longer than its display.

At the launch, Dr. Byeong-Koo Kim, Vice President and Head of LG Display's IT and Mobile Development Group said: "Today's introduction of the world's slimmest Full HD LCD panel represents an exciting advancement for the high-end smartphone segment, and is possible due to our world-class expertise in IPS and touch technologies," and went on to emphasize that the record-breaking screen should be seen by consumers as a commitment to innovation and to bringing added customer value to its products and those of its competitors as LG, like Samsung, builds displays for a number of consumer electronics companies. However, he made no comment about when this technology would be ready to be incorporated into phones, tablets or touch-sensitive notebooks.

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Zync Quad 10.1 tablet: Raw power

Indian low-cost tablet manufacturers have constantly been pushing the bar high with their products. Since the market is volatile, they often face a double challenge—to make a powerful tablet while keeping prices as low as possible. In a bid to stay ahead of competition, many companies have launched a series of tablets in a short span. Zync Global is one such company.

With phones and tablets in the Rs 3,000 to Rs 16,000 segment, Zync's products offer good value for money. Following the launch of Quad 9.7, a tablet with a high-resolution display, Zync has brought a bigger version—Quad 10.1—to the market.

As the name suggests, Quad 10.1 is a tablet with a quad-core processor. Apart from that, its high-resolution 10.1-inch display (1920 x 1200 pixels) and price are noteworthy features of the product. The tablet runs a relatively bloat-free Android Jelly Bean (4.1), and packs enough power to run resource-intensive apps without lags. Let's see if it makes the most of the horsepower underneath the screen.

Zync Quad 10.1 is a fairly conventional looking tablet. When you look at the device or when you first pick it up, no feature stands out. It looks like the Apple iPad, but owing to the price difference, does not feel anywhere as premium. However, if you compare it to other tablets in this price bracket, the Zync device is well-designed, lightweight (471 g) and fairly sturdy. However, none of the other tablets in this segment are 10-inch devices, they are smaller.

There is a 5-MP camera at the back and a 2-MP front camera. There is no problem with the placement of the ports. The HDMI and micro USB ports are hidden under a flap. Although this protects those ports from dust, the plastic flap seems to be easily breakable. Users can charge the tablet via microUSB and DC 5V ports. Charging via the DC port is much faster, but the pin kept loosening, and delayed the charging process significantly. There is no LED indicator when the device is charging, so users will have to keep turning the screen on to see if Zync Quad 10.1 is charging. This tablet was tested in New Delhi, which is humid and dusty. The tablet does get dirty very soon, so better buy yourself a cleaning spray and cloth

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Domo Slate X2G calling tablet launched for Rs 5,990

It has a 7 inch screen, 512 MB RAM, dual cameras, and a 1.2 GHz processor

Domo, a tablets and smartphone manufacturer, has announced its Bluetooth enabled Slate X2G tablet. The tablet boasts internal SIM card slot for calling and browsing the internet.

The X2G is equipped with 512 MB RAM and runs on a 1.2 GHz Cortex A8 processor. Backed by Mali 400 GPU, the X2G is capable of delivering good graphics performance. Internal storage is 4 GB and it can take up to 32 GB of micro SD card. It is powered with a 3200 mAh Lithium Polymer battery and can charge through its USB port or the standard charging port. The operating system is Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 and it can be upgraded to Jelly Bean 4.1.



Its 7 inch LCD capacitive touchscreen has 800x480 pixels resolution. The Domo Slate X2G has a 2 megapixel rear camera and a 0.3 megapixel front camera. The tablet is priced at Rs 5,990 and is available from various online retailers.

Mazher Shaikh, business development manager at Domo said, "We believe in such a market strategy that addresses the need of the customers by upgrading and updating our models at an affordable price. Domo Slate X2G is sleek and attractive body with smartly designed superior built quality. This is a good choice for customer who desire passion and feature rich gadgets

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