Old versions of gadgets like the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Apple iPhone 5s that ... - Economic Times

Upgraded versions of most gadgets are typically Launched within a year of Their release, but this does not make the older devices worthless. On the Contrary, the reduced price means That These sacrifices you a better deal.

Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy Note II

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Rs 47,900

The Galaxy Note 3 improves upon its predecessor in almost every way, but the Note II Should not be abandoned. It has a 5.5-inch super AMOLED display with Wacom pressure sensitive technology, and comes with a S Pen stylus for precise input.

It runs on a quad core processor and has 2 GB of RAM equivalent to most premium Android devices today. The battery life is phenomenal and the 8 MP rear camera gives good results. In terms of connectivity too, it offers NFC, Wi-Fi Direct, USB host support and an MHL port for charging / TV out.

Apple iPhone 4S

Apple iPhone 5s: Rs 53,500

Though the iPhone 4S comes with only 8 GB of internal storage, it runs iOS7 without a hitch. Its 3.5 inch display has a resolution of 960 x 640 pixels, Which is a retinal equivalent at 330 ppi.

Under the hood is a dual core processor with 512 MB RAM, Which & Q all the apps available in the App Store.

The 8 MP rear camera is still one of the best in a smartphone and it is overpriced & Q Apple’s Siri voice assistant. It has a large accessory eco-system as well.

Nokia Lumia 920

Nokia Lumia 1020: Rs 49.990

Nokia has Launched not one, but two, successors to the Lumia 920, with the Lumia 925 and Lumia 1020. However, the 920 remains one of the best Windows Phone 8 smartphone.

It combines a 4.5-inch display with fantastic hardware-dual core processor, 1GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

It comes with a great 8 MP camera with PureView technology and optical image stabilization. Other impressive features include Dolby audio enhancement, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC and built-in wireless charging. The 2,000 mAh battery alsooffers a good back-up.

Tablets

Apple iPad Mini

Apple iPad Mini with Retina: Rs 28.900

The upgraded Apple iPad Mini has an improved hardware and retina display, but the older generation is still a great buy. It has a fantastic design, runs fluidly iOS7 & Q and all the apps in the App Store. Its 7.9-inch display has a resolution of 1,024 x 768 pixels and is great for reading, playing games or watching movies.

Its rear 5 MP camera can record full HD videos, while a front camera is available for video calls. It also delivers a good battery life over 8 hours on a single charge.

Google Nexus 7

Google Nexus 7: Rs 20,999

Google recently Launched a new version of its Nexus 7 tablet in India. This has reduced the price of the original considerably.

Powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, the tablet runs almost all of the hardware-intensive games with ease.

Its 7-inch display has a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels, and it comes with a 4,325 mAh battery, Which delivers up to 10 hours of backup.

In addition, the Nexus tablet is the first one to get any new Android update.

Cameras

Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 70D: Rs 85.995

The 60D offers features, Such as the jog wheel, weather-sealed body, wireless speedlight control and a secondary LCD for quick access, Which are USUALLY found in premium DSLRs.

The camera has an 18MP APS -C sized sensor, similar to the premium EOS 7D with 9 cross-type focus points, Digic 4 processor and ISO 6400th

You also get a high-resolution, 3-inch articulating display That is useful for in -camera photo editing.

Besides, the camera offers a fantastic battery life of over 800 shots on a full charge.

Nikon D5200

Nikon D5300: Rs 59,950

Nikon mid-range DSLR offers a 24 MP APS-C size sensor, 39-point AF system (9 cross-type points), EXPEED 3 image processor, ISO 6400, 5 fps Burst shoot literate, and full HD video recording.

It comes with a 3-inch articulating display, built-in flash, HDMI out, and battery back-up of up to 500 shots.

It also comes with built-in special effects, including Selective color, miniature effect and silhouette.

At this price, no other camera matches its features and specifications.

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