Launch pad: Top gadget launches of the week

Take a look at the features and highlights of the gadgets out now.

iBall Slide i701

Developed in collaboration with Intel and Microsoft, iBall has launched the cheapest device with the full versions of Windows 8.1. It’s a 7-inch tablet with an Intel quad core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB flash storage and a 3,200mAh battery. You can expand the storage using a microSD card (up to 32GB supported). It also has dual cameras (2MP rear, VGA front) and an HDMI output port.



ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini

ZTE has launched their Nubia sub-brand in India with the Z9 Mini. This dual SIM smartphone has a 5-inch full HD display and runs Nubia UI (based on Android 5.0). Hardware includes an octa core Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and a 2,900mAh battery. There is a 16MP camera on the rear and 8MP camera on front (both capable of full HD video recording).



Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual

This new dual SIM Lumia weighs 152 grams and has a 5-inch HD display (1280 x 720 pixels) with ClearBlack technology. Inside is a 1.2Ghz quad core Snapdragon 200 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage and 2,200mAh battery. You get an 8MP rear camera, 5MP wide-angle front camera, microSD slot (up to 128GB supported), Windows Phone 8.1 and 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.



ASUS ZenBook UX305

This elegant 13.3-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels resolution) laptop from Asus weighs just 1.2kg and is 12.3mm slim. It features Asus’ signature spun-metal hairline metal design with diamond cut edges to make it stand out from the crowd. Inside is an Intel Core M 5Y10 processor, Intel HD 5300 graphics, 4GB RAM and 256GB SSD. Ports include microHDMI, 3 x USB 3.0 ports, SD reader, 3.5mm audio & 720p webcam.