Samsung K Zoom. Has Samsung got it right this time ?

Samsung has launched the new Samsung Galaxy K Zoom – a 20.7 MP camera smartphone with 10x optical zoom lens, Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) , and a brighter light Xenon Flash. It is the second camera smartphone from Samsung after the last year’s Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom . It sports a large 4.8-inch HD display and is powered by a hexa (6) core processor .

Its design (other than the zoom lens) looks almost similar to the newly launched Samsung’s flagship smartphone - Samsung Galaxy S5 , with similar back panel design and same colors . But instead of naming it Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom , Samsung has named it Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (K for C(K)amera?) .

Samsung Galaxy K Zoom key features :

• 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display
• 20.7 MP camera , 10x optical zoom , OIS , Xenon Flash
• Hexa core processor (Quad core + Dual core) , 2GB RAM
• Android Kitkat v4.4 OS
• Camera features – AF/AE Separation (balance light and clarity), Object tracking , Selfie Alarm (timer for selfie)
• 3G , NFC connectivity (4G LTE depending upon region , most probably not in India)
• White, Charcoal black , and Electric blue colors
• Ultra Power Saving Mode , Kids mode  , S Health Lite

The biggest difference between K Zoom and earlier Galaxy cameras is the design. K Zoom is surprisingly light for what it offers. It weighs just 200 grams and that makes a big difference in how well it feels in hands. At 20mm, it is also quite slim. While it was possible to carry earlier Galaxy cameras into pocket, K Zoom is the first device in the series that we feel would easily slip into the pocket, almost like a phablet.

Earlier Galaxy cameras were awkward to use as smartphones. The lens bulge was too big on them. But K Zoom can be used as a smartphone without too many compromises. The lens bulge in the device is surprisingly flat compared to what earlier Galaxy cameras had. Samsung claims that in K Zoom it is using a different (and unique) lens that retracts to form a very compact module.

Sardar Sarovar Dam - One day picnic spot

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada River near Navagam, Gujarat in India. It is the largest dam and part of the Narmada Valley Project, a large hydraulic engineering project involving the construction of a series of large irrigation andhydroelectric multi-purpose dams on the Narmada River. The project took form in 1979 as part of a development scheme to increase irrigation and produce hydroelectricity.

You can book a guided tour which will take you through six points around the dam site: a garden; the foundational stone laid by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1961; a site with a side view of the flow of the water from the dam; a lake where boating takes place; the first lock gate of the main canal; a trekking site with a nature education camp for students. Near the site is also the Surpaneshwar Shiva temple that the Government had built to replace the original ancient temple that was submerged by the dam. At the foot of the dam is the Kevadia colony, where the employees of the dam live and where there are also places for visitors to stay.

Every monsoon after about a month of good rain which generally happens in the month of July, the river Narmada flows at its peak and the dam overflows.This is the sight to see - the dam overflowing - the air is filled with mist and the view from the first point is breathtaking. view point no. 2 - you can get a birds eye view of the dam but you need to climb up the hill. Further down as you drive along the canal you come across a place where you can park and sit down and enjoy the breeze. 

Essentials - 

1. You must have your vehicle to visit this place. you need take a permit at the entrance which must be submitted at the exit point. So keep it carefully.

2. Please carry food.

entry to dam closes at 5 pm and it takes a couple of hours to visit so make sure you start early and reach in time and leave after sunset.

It is at a 2 Hr. drive from Vadodara and approx 3 Hr. drive from Surat.

Dam Facts :

The Sardar Sarovar Project is one of the largest water resources project of India covering four major states - Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Dam's spillway discharging capacity (30.7 lakhs cusecs) would be third highest in the world.

With 1133 cumecs (40000 cusecs) capacity at the head regulator, and 532 km. length, the Narmada Main Canal would be the largest irrigation canal in the world.

The dam will be the third highest concrete dam (163 meters) in India, the first two being Bhakra (226 metres) in Himachal Pradesh and Lakhwar (192 meters) in Uttar Pradesh. In terms of the volume of concrete involved for gravity dams, this dam will be ranking as the second largest in the world with an aggregate volume of 6.82 million cu.m. The first is Grand Coule Dam in USA with a total volume of 8.0 million cu.m. This dam with its spillway discharging capacity of 85,000 cumecs (30 lakh cusec), will be the third in the world, Gazenba (1.13 lac cumecs) in China and Tucurri (1.0 lac cumecs) in Brazil being the first two.

The Reservoir:

The reservoir would occupy an area of 37,000 ha. and would have a linear stretch of 214 kilometer of water and an average width of 1.77 kilometer. The Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of the Sardar Sarovar Dam is fixed at RL 138.68 metres (455 feet). The Maximum Water Level is 140.21 metres (460 feet.) while minimum draw down level is 110.64 metres (363 feet.). The normal tail water level is 25.91 metres (85 feet.).

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Neo T111 (WiFi, 3G, Voice Calling)

Looking to buy your first Tab ? Here's what Samsung has to offer .

Features

Slim, Portable Design

Grab your tablet and go - Tab 3 Neo's slimmer, lightweight design is super portable with an extra comfortable grip for you to take everywhere. Huge 3600 mAh battery delivers many hours of performance, so you can revel in uninterrupted entertainment all day long.

Rich Multimedia Experience

Top-notch 7 WSVGA display provides sharper visuals and crisper. Home button eliminates status bar to create more screen-space to enjoy. 2MP Rear Camera is equipped with smart features like Smile Shot and Shoot & Share for fun pictures and easy sharing. Powered by a 1.2GHz Dual Core Processor so you can enjoy seamless videos, the fastest games, and the smoothest web navigation.

Unlimited Entertainment & Sharable Services

Get access to over 90+ Live TV Channels, 4 Lakh Songs, 5000 Movies, 500 Gigs and much more, with offerings from Club Samsung. Samsung Link makes saving and sharing your files and photos super easy -- access and manage your contents anytime from any device -- and play videos on large screen TV without cables. And with the free 50GB Dropbox cloud-storage space, you can upload and share your files with total freedom and confidence.

Where to Buy ? 

http://www.amazon.in/gp/offer-listing/B00IJVUNYK?tag=desidime01-21

Specifications

• Display
  • - 17.7 cm (7)
  • - 1024x600 (WSVGA, 169PP) TFT
• Chipset
  • - Marvel PXA986
• Bearer
  • - 3G:HSPA + 21Mbps Quad
  • - 2G: EDGE Quad
• Memory
  • - 1GB RAM
  • - 8GB (Expandable by upto 32GB)
• Camera
  • - 2MP
• Connectors
  • - MicroUSB (11 pin)
  • - 3.5mm EarJack
• Navigation
  • - A-GPS & GLONASS
• Wireless Connectivity
  • - Voice & Video Calling,
  • - WiFi 802, 11 a/b/g/n
  • - (2.4 & 5 Ghz), WiFi Direct, BT 3.0

• Dimension, Weight
  • -116.4x193.4x9.7 mm, 322g
• Bearer
  • - 3G:HSPA + 21Mbps Quad
• Battery Capacity
  • - 3600mAh
• OS
  • - Android Jelly Bean 4.2
• Audio
  • - MP3, OGG, AC3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLAC
• Video
  • - MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV
    (1080p Full HD Video Play @30fps)
• Services & applications
  • - Google Mobile Services
  • - Samsung Apps
  • - Polaris Office
  • - Dropbox 50GB                                                                     
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Best Mobile Recharge App

Now days a lot of companies have come up with mobile recharge apps. Below you will find a list of apps which are safe and secure to use and also offers some cool discounts coupons.

1. PayTM 

PayTM  the most trusted and simple Recharge portal is now Available on android. the popularity of payTM lies in its simplicity. With easy to use and very fast the App ranks as Best mobile recharge app for India. Paytm Allows you to recharge any number within 10 seconds. 

Features of PayTM
 1. Recharge any Number or data card in 10 seconds from payTM app. 
 2. Available on Android and iOS platform 
 3. Allows you to check popular recharges with particular operator 
 4. Instant DTH Recharge 
 5. All payment options: Credit card, debit card, Net banking 
 6. Electricity bill payment landline bill payment and toll card recharging service 
 7. Get Exclusive coupons of your choice with every recharge (Coupons are delivered on Email) paytm    assures that money stored in your paytm cash is n a PCI DSS security certified commerce platform that uses VeriSign’s trusted technology. On payTM your money is yours, unless you get what you asked for. if you looking for a fast and reliable app to fulfill your Mobile, Data cards and DTH needs then Go and Install PayTM Now. Download payTM from Google Play (Free).

2. MobiKwik

MobiKwik Features 

1. Recharges instantly in one seconds 
2. You need to add balance on your MobiKwik account to perform instant Recharges 
3. MobiKwik is a Top 3 Shopping App on Google Play Store 
4. get offers from Ebay, Cafe coffee day, makemytrip, Yebhi and other merchants on your recharge 
5. App is small size, fast and light on your mobile phone CPU and bandwidth consumption 
6. Directly pick contacts from contact list to recharge. 
7. Lots of payment options. Credit card, Debit cards and net banking 8. all financials transactions on this apps are secured with Zapakpay Just park your money on your MobiKiwk wallet and use it for recharges and other utility.

3. FreeCharge

Features 

1. Prepaid Mobile recharge for all operators such as Airtel , Vodafone, Reliance, Tata           

     Docomo, Idea, Aircel, BSNL, etc.

2. Postpaid mobile bill payments for all operators such as Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance, Tata       

     Docomo, Idea, Loop, BSNL, etc.

3. DTH (Television or TV) recharge for all operators such as Tata Sky, Airtel Digital TV,   

    Reliance Big TV, Dish TV, Sun Direct, Videocon d2h, etc.

4.Data Card recharge for all operators (Tata Photon, Reliance Netconnect, MTS Mblaze,   

   Vodafone, Airtel, etc.)

5. View tariff plans of full talktime, top up, 3G and 2G usage for all major operators for prepaid mobile recharge

6. Pay using debit card, credit card or net banking for all leading banks such as State bank of India (SBI), ICICI, HDFC, Axis Bank etc.

7.Fastest App: Complete your online recharge transaction in less than 10 seconds.

8. Use saved cards to make even faster recharges

9.Great customer support to handle any kind of unexpected issues.

Best Tablet Under 20,000 Rupees.

Planning to buy a new tablet ? But have budget constraint ! Just have look at below tablets. You might find what you are looking for.

1. Lenovo Yoga 8 B6000 Tablet  Rs. 15499

Bang for the buck.

Innovative Multimode Design.

Yoga Tablet 8's pioneering design incorporates a battery cylinder and kickstand on the side of the device, shifting the center of gravity and opening up multiple usage modes: Hold, Tilt, and Stand. In hold mode, the weight of the device falls into your palm rather than your fingers, making it more comfortable for reading and browsing. Lay it down for Tilt mode and you have a perfect viewing angle for typing or gaming. Flick the kickstand and rest it upright in Stand mode to comfortably watch videos, listen to music, or video-chat.

Epic Battery Life

Yoga Tablet 8 keeps going over the long haul with its off-the-charts battery life. Its battery lasts up to 18 hours* so you can go all day — and into the night — without recharging. The secret: Yoga Tablet's unique, cylinder-shaped side chamber allows more room for battery storage — and more time between charges.

Great Visuals with a Wide Viewing Angle

The Yoga Tablet 8's eight-inch HD (1280 x 800) display delivers stunning high definition visuals — and you and your friends can enjoy them from a wide, 178 degree viewing angle thanks to the display's in-plane switching (IPS) technology.

Stylish Design

The Yoga Tablet 8's groundbreaking design doesn't just optimize the tablet experience — it also looks great. The device tapers to a mere 3mm at the edge, a laser-etched back housing prevents scratches and makes it comfortable to hold, and chrome-painted trim completes the look.

Great Connectivity Options

Integrated Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and GPS keep you connected. And you can stay that way wherever you go, 24/7, with optional 3G HSPA+ connectivity.

Dazzling Audio

Unlike most tablets, the Yoga Tablet 8's speakers face front — toward you — rather than to the side our out the bottom. Combine that with Dolby® Digital Plus enhancement and you have a rich, immersive sound experience that's perfect for watching videos or listening to music.

Front and Rear Cameras

The 5.0M rear and 1.6M front cameras let you take high-definition pictures and enjoy crisp, clear video chats.

Micro-SD Card Storage Support

Expand the Yoga Tablet 8's native 16GB of eMMC storage with up to 64GB micro-SD card storage support — perfect for transferring photos or storing large files like movies.

Enjoy Voice Calling

The Yoga Tablet 8 comes with SIM support for Voice Calling.

2. HP Slate 7 Voice Tab Rs. 16900

Product Features

• 5MP primary camera with HD video recording and 2MP front facing camera

• 7-inch IPS LCD multi-touch capacitive touchscreen 1280 x 800 pixels resolution

• Android v4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system with 1.2GHz quad core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB and dual SIM (GSM+HSPA+)

• 4100mAH battery providing talk-time of 14 hours and video playback time of 8 hours.

3. HP slate 10 Tablet Rs 18,859

Key Features:

 • 2 MP Primary Camera

• Wi-Fi Enabled

• 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 Dual Core Processor

• Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS

• 10-inch Capacitive Touchscreen

• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

• 4600 mAh battery

• 0.3 MP Secondary Camera

4. Asus Fonepad 7 Tablet (2013) Rs. 13999

Key Features

• 5 MP Primary Camera
• 7-inch Touchscreen
• 1.2 MP Secondary Camera
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 64 GB
• 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Clover Trail Plus Z2560 Dual Core Processor
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
• Full HD Recording

Kerala Backwaters #Pristine#

The Kerala backwaters are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast) of Kerala state in southern India. The network includes five large lakes linked by canals, both manmade and natural, fed by 38 rivers, and extending virtually half the length of Kerala state. The backwaters were formed by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range.

The Kerala Backwaters are a network of interconnected canals, rivers, lakes and inlets, a labyrinthine system formed by more than 900 km of waterways, and sometimes compared to the American Bayou.In the midst of this landscape there are a number of towns and cities, which serve as the starting and end points of backwater cruises. National Waterway No. 3 from Kollam to Kottapuram, covers a distance of 205 km and runs almost parallel to the coast line of southern Kerala facilitating both cargo movement and backwater tourism.

The backwaters have a unique ecosystem - freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea. In certain areas, such as the Vembanad Kayal, where a barrage has been built near Kumarakom, salt water from the sea is prevented from entering the deep inside, keeping the fresh water intact. Such fresh water is extensively used for irrigation purposes.

The best time to visit Kerala is during winter (cool) season, between October and February. Also this is the peak tourist season of the state.

Most of my visit to Kerala is during this season. In winter, the temperature drops a bit but the weather is never too chilly.

The weather, at this time is at its mild, to enjoy yourself on beaches. This is also a good time to see some of the more interesting colorful festivals.

Plan early and block hotels in advance - and be ready to expect crowds and to shell out premium amounts for accommodation, backwaters, nights out, and other events.

Unexplored India #Toursim#

1. Majuli Island.

Mājuli or Majoli (Pron: ˈmʌʤʊlɪ) (Assamese: মাজুলী) is a large river island in the Brahmaputra river, in Assam, India. Majuli is the largest river island in the world. The island had a total area of 1,250 square kilometres A wetland, Mājuli is a hotspot for flora and fauna, harbouring many rare and endangered avifauna species including migratory birds that arrive in the winter season. Among the birds seen here are: the Greater Adjutant Stork, Pelican, Siberian Crane and the Whistling Teal. After dark wild geese and ducks fly in flocks to distant destinations. The island is almos tpollution free owing to the lack of polluting industries and factories and also the chronic rainfall.

Mājuli is situated at a distance of 20 km from Jorhat. One can take the bus or a hired taxi to the Nimati Steamer Ghat from where ferry services ply. The distance takes over three hours to cover, with three bus rides and two ferry rides.

On the north-bank is the river Subansiri and on the South bank, the mighty Brahmaputra has excided the island from the main land.North Lakhimpur town is to the North and Golaghat is to its southwest. The town of Sibsagar is on the southeast and Jorhat is to the south. On the extreme east is Dibrugarh District.

• The Vaishnava Satras founded by Sankardeva
• The colourful culture of the tribes
• Migratory birds
• The Ali-ai-ligang festival in Feb-March
• Pottery making
• Mask making
• Paal Namm festival in the end of winter
• The sunset in winter
• Exotic homespun masks crafts

2. Athirapilly Falls -  Kerala 

Kerala is also famous for the Athirapilly waterfalls apart from the romantic backwaters and coconut grooves. It is often known as the Niagara falls of India.

This serene place offers some breathtaking views and captives the tourist with cool water spray that covers a large surrounding near the fall.

These waterfalls provide you a silent escape from the stressful daily life of metro cities as it is not just calm and sweet, but something really wild and natural.

3. Malvan .

Malvan, also known as Malwan, is situated in the district of Sindhudurg in the state of Maharashtra. A culturally important town, the Malvan taluka comprises several villages and is bounded by three famous creeks, which are Kolamb, Kalavali and Karli.
In India there are a very few places where scuba diving can be done and Malvan is one of them. Due to its relatively clear sea waters, Malvan serves as a perfect spot for scuba diving (done mostly with surface oxygen supply) and snorkeling. Near the outer walls of Sindhudurg fort one can see lots of live corals and colorful marine life under the sea.

• Sindhudurg - A sea fort. This impressive Sindhudurg (meaning Ocean Fort), was built in 1664 by the great 17th century Maratha King, Shivaji on "Kurte" island to the glory of the Maratha Empire. The construction of a sea fort was a stupendous task which is said to be completed in mere two and a half years. Over 2000 khandis (4000 mounds) of iron were used for casting and the foundation stones were laid down firmly in lead. It is said that the rocks of the same island were used to built the fort. Three sweet water wells are present on Sindhudurg Fort.

• Tarkarli - A serene beach located 8 km off Malvan town. It has a Cottage Resort around the beach developed by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation(MTDC). This beach is a favorite with sand particles devoid of any red tinge and sky reflecting waters. Further north about another 6–7 km, is the Tarkarli creek and a lovely estuary. A boat ride on the Tarkarli creek is a pleasant way to spend some time.

• Rock Garden - The Rock garden is situated near the Arase Mahal and on the Rocky Shore of Malvan.
• Jai Ganesh Mandir
• Chivla Beach There are 5 to 6 beach stays gives an excellent accommodation, "Vasanti" House, which is MTDC approved under Bed and Breakfast scheme of Sindhudurg heading.
• Arse Mahal Beach
• Tondavali Beach (19 km North of Malvan)
• Achra Beach (22 km north of Malvan)
• Rameshwar Temple (23 km north of Malvan)
• Devbaug Beach (12 km south of Malvan)
• Vetal Mandir (4 km North of Malvan)
•  !!! mahanchi bhavani devi (5 km south from malvan)
•  !!! gangeshwar mandir mahan(5 km south from malvan)
•  !!! Rameshwar Temple
• Vengurla town is very near from Malvan and also has many tourist attractions like temples( Rameshwar,Sateri,Mauli,Navadurga,Rampurush,etc.), forts, Beaches, Veg/Non-Veg food.

4. Tsogmo Lake - Sikkim

38 km from Gangtok and at an altitude of 12,400 ft, the ethereally beautiful Tsomgo lake is a must on every visitors itinerary. A winding road through rugged mountain terrain and sharp cliffs takes you to Tsomgo, which means source of the water in Bhutia language. The lake derives its water from the melting snows of the mountains surrounding the lake. Of legendary beauty, the lake looks different at different seasons. In winter the placid lake remains frozen with the area around it covered in snow while in late spring the profusion of flowers in bloom adds a riot of colours around the lake. 

The lake is associated with many myths and legends and is revered by the Sikkimese as sacred. It is believed that in olden times, Buddhist monks would study the colour of the water of the lake to forecast the future.

5. Gokarna - Karnataka

Gokarna is a town  located in the North Karnataka.  It is famous for for its beautiful beaches and landscapes. 

It is a perfect place for an idyllic vacation by the sea. With its blue seas and clean sands and coconut palms, Gokul beach offers a paranomic beach which can drive you crazy. 

Gokarna Beach is mainly used by Indian pilgrims.  Kuddle and Om are around 6 km from Gokarna town along a muddy hill; they are accessible by rickshaw or foot. 

Half moon and Paradise are beyond Om beach and are accessible only by foot or boat, Nirvana beach is accessible by boat and road from Kumta town. 

Om beach is named so because it is shaped like the auspicious ॐ [Om] symbol. Om beach is the only naturally Om shaped beach.